Accountancy and Finance Society - Societies

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Societies End of year Report 2010 – 2011
NUIG Hosts BICS Awards
Dramsoc win best Society in NUIG
Ríona Hughes
Societies Officer
Student Services
Table of Contents
Introduction
Societies income & Expenditure Total
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Society Reports
Accountancy and Finance Society
Amnesty Society
An Cumann Craic
Aname and Manga Society
Archaeology Society
Art Society
BACon Society
Bahá‟í
Best Buddiea Society
Botany Society
Business Society
Camara Society
Chemistry Society
Chess Society
Chinese Society
Choral Society
Christian Union Society
Classics Society
Comedy Society
Comic Book Society
Computer Society
Cumann de Barra
Cumann Dramaiochta
Cumann Sóisialta
Cumann Staire
Dance Society
DJ Society
Draiocht
Drama Society
Ecology
Elsa
Energy
Engineering Society
English
Fantasy & Science Fiction Society
Feminist
Film Society
FLAC
French Society
G- eos Society
Geography Society
German Society
GiG Soc (Gay in Galway)
Goal
Hispano Society
Human Rights Society
Huston Society
Irish Studies Society
International Students Society
Italian Society
Juggling Society
Labour Youth Society
Law Society
Life Society
Literary & Debating Society
Lotus
Malaysian Society
Marine Society
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15
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19
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27
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129
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Maths Society
Mature Student Society
Medicine Society
Microbiology Society
Musical Society
Music & Ents Society
Muslim Youth Society
NOM
Nothing Specific Society
Orchestra Society
Organic Gardening Society
Palestinian Solidarity Society
Philosophy Society
Photo Society
Physics Society
Poker Society
Polish Society
Political Discussion
Postgraduate Research
Presidents Award (Gaisce) Society
Psychological Society
Quiz Society
Radio Society
Rock
Rotaract Society
Rover
Ogra Sinn Fein Society
Skeptics Society
Slainte Society
St. Vincent de Paul
Suas Society
Subhoro
Traditional Music Society
Vegetarian
Voluntary Services Aboard Society
Writers Group Society
Young Fine Gael Society
The Zoological Society
Society Awards
USCG
Áras na Mac Léinn room usage
Society Statistics Comparison
Themed Weeks
Societies Bursary
Fáilte Fest Campus Challenge
Múscailt
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Introduction
There are 96 societies who completed their end of year report with a total membership of 7517 registered individual student
members. The Societies have a combined membership of 31,714 with students joining an average of 4.22 societies. They enrich
the social, community and cultural life of the campus with their presence. They bring colour and excitement to the University
which enriches all of our lives. This year they organised 3832 events which appeared on their on-line calendar this is up by 77.5%
on last years figures, details of all can be found in this report. By organising events of educational, cultural, social and
humanitarian value they broaden our perspectives and enhance the university experience for their fellow students while
contributing to the local community and the wider world. In the last eight years they have contributed over 1.6 million euro to
charity.
In the last year they have been honoured with numerous awards and volunteered with communities throughout the world.
Societies organize many community outreach programmes including debating, drama, the Schools Musical Competition,
volunteering with and fundraising for national and international charities. The founder of our Draiocht Society won the
International Junior Chamber „Most Outstanding Young Person in the World in the category of Humanitarian Aid‟ award and
travelled to Osaka to receive her prize Throughout the report as you read about the societies in their own words you will be able
to share their numerous triumphs and achievements.
This has been the societies second year in with their new facilities in Aras na Mac Léinn and has seen significant growth in
membership and activities. Since September 2010 membership has risen by 3250 members and unique membership has risen by
23% from last year. The facilities for Societies in Áras na Mac Léinn have been visited by numerous colleges this year in
particular when we hosted the BICS awards in April. The University can be justifiably proud of the esteem in which our student
societies and the support we give them are held. Our societies are also officially the best in the country and are the top of the
leader board for Society wins at the BICS National Society Awards and we won best new society this year for our Comic Book
Society.
This environment of support, encouragement, and organisation and the calibre of our students has meant that we have hosted
extremely well organised record breaking Intervarsities and Conferences through the year. Including the Irish Student Drama
Awards (ISDA) and the mammoth EUDC (Euros debate) which saw 600 students from across Europe descend on the campus for
a week of debating and cultural activities in August. Both these events were triumphs of organisation and flair combining
precision with creativity which were in fact found flawless by their respective governing bodies.
This year there were 737 individual students with positions on the society committees. The year provided them with valuable
learning experiences both through formal training and experiential learning. The support structures in place through the Societies
Office and the SocsBox are second to none in the third level sector in Ireland and NUI Galway‟s pioneering methodologies in
Society support are regarded as the benchmark to be achieved by other Board of Irish College Society members. The Societies
also introduced bursaries this year to reward exceptional students for their cultural and civic contributions and this pilot project is
set to expand next year.
Societies have always fully engaged in the ALIVE volunteering recognition process and their pioneering on-line method of
application was adopted by all ALIVE participants thanks to the work of the ALIVE office, greatly streamline the process for all
students. 339 society members participated in ALIVE this year which equals 45% of the total 737 number of students on society
committees. The ALIVE participants volunteered 70,849 hours. This suggests that the hours volunteered by committee members
could equal 155,883 the equivalent of 100 fulltime workers.
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The societies had an income of almost €1 million this year a rise of over €158,000 on last year. Less than 25% of this came from
the University. €754,619 of that was raised by the societies themselves and €158,484 of this was given to charity. If we remove
the EUDC contribution of €139,799 as this took place during the summer this leaves an income of €456,330 which was spent on
society activity during term time. Societies also provide an alternative to the drink culture as only 4.36% of all expenditure was
spent on alcohol and indeed a significant proportion of society activity is built around activities which do not include the
consumption of alcohol.
To fully appreciate Societies contribution to the University and to put this in context, societies provided the equivalent of 100
fulltime workers providing social, cultural and educational support to the university community with a budget of almost half a
million euro which they have raise themselves, equalling a total monetary value of over 2 million euro at minimum wage.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Societies committees and the dedicated SocsBox for their hard work,
commitment and inspiration throughout the year. I would also like to thank the innumerable university services who have been so
supportive to the Societies and their activities throughout the year and have made it possible for them to shine and fulfil their
dreams. This year we also introduced the Socs Crew, 12 students who volunteered their time to help all the societies, I would like
to commend them for their commitment and hard work.
In the following report you will discover information on each societies‟ year. The report is automatically generated and collates all
the data from the Societies Website including committee details, membership numbers, their ALIVE participants, finances and
their events as they appear in their calendar and a summary of their year in their own words.
Sometimes it is difficult to define exactly what societies do, as their activities are as diverse as their members‟ imagination. But
what they do is provide an opportunity for our students to explore, develop, aspire, realise dreams, achieve goals and make a
significant contribution, not only to their personal development, but to the development of our country and the wider world.
Ríona Hughes
Societies Officer
Student Services
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Socs Balance Sheet - 2010/2011
Income
Expenditure
Income Category
Amount
Balls
199,997
20.10%
Expenditure
Category
Affiliation
Membership fees
Classes
2,110
0.21%
Fundraising
262,132
Hoodies
Members Contributions
Amount
1,655
0.16%
Ball
136,642
13.47%
26.34%
Bank charge
3,930
0.39%
4,079
21,691
0.41%
2.18%
Costumes
Dinner
4,522
100,868
0.45%
9.95%
Muscailt
1,600
0.16%
Entertainment
104,643
10.32%
Societies day
323
0.03%
Entry fees
26,676
2.63%
Socs box Till
Sponsorship
University Sponsorship EUDC
153,535
51,492
20,000
15.43%
5.17%
2.01%
Equipment misc
Euros
Fundraising/charity
13,405
11,500
158,484
1.32%
1.13%
15.63%
Ticket Sales
59,254
5.95%
Gifts
2,976
0.29%
USC Grant
218,982
22.00%
Hall hire
2,805
0.28%
Hire Bus
10,205
1.01%
Hoodies
12,760
1.26%
Lights
27,273
2.69%
Makeup/Props
3,308
0.33%
Materials
Non
Alcoholic
Refresh
12,513
1.23%
5,608
0.55%
Performing rights
7,233
0.71%
Phone
365
0.04%
Postage
163
0.02%
Printing
14,567
1.44%
Prizes
18,046
1.78%
Promotions
4,048
0.40%
Reception
44,208
4.36%
Security
5,419
0.53%
Set
Society
Accommodation
7,550
0.74%
91,484
9.02%
Society transport
101,020
9.96%
Socs day expenses
2,588
0.26%
Sound
13,559
1.34%
Speaker accomm
17,091
1.69%
Speaker travel
10,777
1.06%
Stationary
3,075
0.30%
Teacher fees
31,577
3.11%
Video Hire
1,575
0.16%
Expenditure Total
Closing Bank
Balance Total
Cash In Hand
Total
1,014,117
Total
1,160,108
Income Total
995,195
Opening Balance Total
164,913
Total
1,160,108
145,910
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Accountancy and Finance Society
The NUIG Accountancy and Finance Society is now NUIG\'s largest society with over 1500 members and has organized NUIG\'s
largest social events ever held including the 1400 student NUIG back to College Party in January, the 1200 student
Accountancy/Law/Commerce party, NUIG\'s largest ever mystery tour organized and numerous other parties. We have also held
more academic events than any other society on campus
Next year is set to be a major year for the society with a line of international celebrity guest speakers, international society trips,
over 10 social parties for our members raising money for the societies named charity and much more
The Accountancy and Finance society is sponsored by Cp\'s nightclub & Deloitte - The worlds largest professional services firm
specializing in audit, tax and advisory
Accountancy and Finance Society Events
This year the society held a total of 66 events.
PriceWaterHouseCoopers Campus visit » IT 250 » 29th September 2010
Price WaterHouse Coopers a big4 Accountancy company will be visiting us on NUIG campus tonight at 6pm to detail opportunities and the
professional exams system,
Careers in Accountancy & Tax - "Ask the Experts » IT250 » 27th September 2010
ask the experts any questions you have about careeres in accountancy and tax
First year information and meet the committee of Accountancy and Finance Society meeting » Cairnes
Business School - Executative Board Room » 21st September 2010
Come along to meet the committee and ask any questions about the upcoming year. Its also your opportunity to get involved in the society !
Society meeting - Event planning for next academic year » Smokies » 2nd March 2011
Event planning for events next year as advertised during commerce lectures is on. We will provide the refreshments all you need to do is turn up !
Free Accountancy help for first year students » Cairnes Business School Pc Suite » 21st February 2011
As we discussed in the lecture shout outs we will be providing first year students with the opportunity to receive help from second and third year
students. Come along and join us if you are having any problems in accountancy
Free Accountancy help for first year students NB not advertised to general members only advertised in
first year accountancy lectures due to overcrowding during workshop » Cairnes Business School Pc Suite » 15th
November 2010
As we discussed in the lecture shout outs we will be providing first year students with the opportunity to receive help from second and third year
students. Come along and join us if you are having any problems in accountancy
Personal statement workshop preparing for interviews for summer internships » career seminar room » 15th
February 2011
Personal statement workshop preparing Accountancy/Commerce/Law students for the upcoming interviews for summer internships
CV workshop for all NUIG students applying for summer internships » career seminar room » 14th February 2011
Accountancy/ Law/ Commerce party » CP's nightclub » 23rd February – 12th March 2011 (18 individual events)
The most talked about social event of the year for Accountancy/Law/Commerce students is finally here, tAccountancy / Law /Commerce party
will be taking place in Cp's nightclub starting at 11pm. We look forward to seeing you all there.
Society party for Accountancy/ Commerce students with snow party in Cuba with discounted
admission for members » Kelly's bar and then Cuba nightclu » 20th October – 21st October 2010 (2 individual events) Society party
for Accountancy/ Commerce students with snow party in Cuba with discounted admission for members Hope to see you all there.
Want to be able to present to a boardroom of directors without stagefright ? Want to make the perfect
presentation ? » career seminar room » 10th February 2011
The NUIG Career Development Centre in association with the NUIG Accountancy and Finance society will be providing you with the
opportunity to improve your presentation skills dramatically. Most Accountancy and Law students are lacking the essential skills of making an
effective presentation and this event which is open for students from all faculty's will provide you with the opportunity to ensure your success
not only in an interview but also in college presentations and when presenting in front of your future employers.
Want a summer internship being a consultant for the worlds largest professional services firm ?? »
Online » 9th February – 10th February 2011 (2 individual events)
Are you an top achieving Accountancy / Law student ? Want to work as a summer intern consultant for the world‟s largest professional services
firm that hires 170,000 professionals worldwide specializing in audit, tax and advisory in their Dublin branch? Then make sure your submit your
application before Thursday 10th February 5pm > www.deloitte.com/ie/graduate To increase your chances of success visit the CV workshop on
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Monday in the career development centre at 6 - 7pm, NUIG Accountancy and Finance society is sponsored by Deloitte.
CV workshop for all NUIG students applying for summer internships » Career seminar room » 7th February 2011
Are you applying to work for an international or national Law/Accountancy/ Consultancy firm, a local business, or a government agency? This
Monday, the NUIG Careers Development Centre in association with the NUIG Accountancy and Finance Society will be hosting a CV
workshop for all disciplines. It will provide students with the opportunity to have their CV reviewed by trained staff and to tailor the CV so as to
maximise the chances of application success.
Internaional Student Business Forum - Greece Athens » 7th February – 8th February 2011 (2 individual events) The NUIG
Accountancy and Finance societies sponsor Deloitte is hosting the Deloitte International Student Business Forum, a three-day interactive event
joining some of the brightest talent from around the world. The students are guided by Deloitte member firm leaders and professors from the
International Institute of Management Development (IMD), a leading global business school that co-sponsors the event with Deloitte. This year
the forum will be taking place in Athens, Greece. Deadline for applications is Thursday 10th 5pm For more information visit
http://careers.deloitte.com/sbf/
Emergency General Meeting » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn ground floor » 3rd February 2011 The Accountancy and
Finance Society - 1 of NUIG's largest societies with over 600 members is holding an EGM this Thursday 5.30pm, Large Acoustic Room Aras
Na Mcleinn to fill new committee positions.
Postgraduate Information session - with the course directors from all NUIG postgrad courses on hand
to answer your questions » Bailey Allen Hall » 2nd February 2011 Are you an undergraduate student ?? are you worried about your
job prospects ?? Thinking about doing a masters degree after graduating to boost your employability ?? In the Bailey Allen Hall on Wednesday
between 2.30 and 4.30 the NUIG careers development centre in association with the NUIG Accountancy and Finance society are providing you
with a unique opportunity to talk one on one with postgraduate course directors to provide you with information and answer you‟re your
questions
Summer internship information Session - All leading accountancy Company representatives will be on
hand to answer you questions - KPMG, Ernst and Young, PwC & Deloitte. » Cairnes Business School ground floor
& library area and ca118 » 1st February 2011 summer internship information day Tues 1st Feb at 1pm-3pm in the Cairns Business school
ground floor & Room CA118, Deloitte, KPMG, PricewaterHouseCoopers and Ernst & Young all of whom have a range of summer internships
and programmes available for current students will be on campus providing you with the opportunity to talk one on one with graduate
recruitment officers in an event organised by the NUIG Careers Development Centre in association with the NUIG Accountancy And Finance
Society
London trip - Accountancy and Finance Society sponsored by Deloitte - Worlds largest professional
services firm » London » 20th January – 23rd January 2011 (4 individual events) The London trip which has received an unprecedented
number of applicants is taking place with 10 committee and society members traveling to the heart of London to visit the London stock exchange
and much more. We will also meet very special guest who is a previous employee of a major Wall Street Investment Bank, who will offer a few
words of wisdom to the committee before they return to Ireland.
NUIG back to college party » CP's nightclub » 10th January – 11th January 2011 (2 individual events) The party on Mon Jan 10th is
raising money for the societies named charity Crumlin's children's hospital Dublin will be sure to raise alot of money for a good cause.
Exclusive visit by Executive Director for info on Grad Jobs in Europe campaign » AC213 » 25th November 2010
In an exclusive event by the NUIG Career Development Centre in association with the NUIG Accountancy and Finance Society Executitive
Director Andrea Pappin will be visiting NUIG.
As part of the Grad Jobs in Europe campaign, Executive Director Andrea Pappin is interested in meeting with as many NUI Galway students as
possible to brief them on all the career opportunities that there are available in the EU system and to provide advice on how they could get
started on an EU career path. Andrea will outline and discuss the opportunities available to students, from 1st year to Masters-level, including
Erasmus, Leonardo da Vinci, EU institutional internships, grad programmes and other EU-related stage positions.
Exclusive workshop on Business ideas and wealth generation » Western Gateway Building University College Cork
Room G05 » 24th November 2010 Thinking about setting up your own business? IGNITE, a new Centre designed to give graduate professional
help with business start-ups, was recently launched at University College Cork(UCC). Based at the IGNITE Graduate Business Innovation
Centre, located at UCCs WesternGateway Building, the 12-month programme will enable graduates to set up new businesses andto turn
innovative ideas into new products and services. Based at the IGNITE Graduate Business
Innovation Centre, located at UCCs Western Gateway Building,
Exclusive J1 Infomation talk - » career seminar room » 23rd November 2010 While USIT have not officially opened their J1
Programme 2011 just yet, they know that students all over the country are dying to find out a bit more information on the programme so that
they have something to look forward to before the exam season kicks in!! The J1 experts Simone and Christa will be at NUI Galway on Tuesday
23rd November holding an information stand from 12pm to 2pm and a presentation at 2pm providing you with all the initial information that you
may need with regards to working in the US for a summer!! For more information contact the Career Development Centre .
Interactive conference with One of The Worlds Largest Global Investment Banks - » Lecture Theatre MY243,
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Ground Floor of Aras Moyola » 23rd November 2010 For the first time ever, one of the worlds largest global investment Goldman Sachs will be
visiting NUIG - virtually via video conference stream, 35 places were initially made available for the conference call but were snapped up within
20 minutes so Deirdre Sheridan (Chief Organiser) has opened two additional venues for the highly demanded event. To secure a place for this
historic visit book via http://www.nuigalway.ie/careers/tutorials
This is an exciting and innovative venture as Goldman Sachs has historically only visited and recruited from Trinity College and UCD.
Exclusive visit by the Worlds Largest Consultancy Firm with yearly revenue's over $ 21.8 billion » IT 125
» 10th November 2010 This Wednesday the NUIG Careers Development centre in association with the NUIG Accountancy and Finance Society
will be hosting an exclusive visit by representatives from the worlds largest consultancy firm "Accenture" a Fortune 500 global companies with
over 200,000 employees in over 120 countries. Come along to find out more about what the company does from developing technology for
mobile services used by 300 million customers worldwide to implementing one of the leading tax systems in the world. It promises to be a very
informative event.
AGM » Cairnes Business School MBA suite » 10th November 2010 : Annual General meeting to elect a new committee and discuss next years
social and academic events
Exclusive visit by Ulster Bank/Royal Bank Of Scotland Managers and Graduate Recruitment Officers »
IT125 » 3rd November 2010 The NUIG Careers Development Centre in association with the NUIG Accountancy and Finance Society will be
hosting an exclusive visit by Royal Bank Of Scotland/ Ulster Bank managers and graduate recruitment officers. Opportunities include Corporate Markets - 2 year programme and placement in one of their specialist non lending areas such as Capital Markets or Resourcing.
Business Services 18 month programme involving everything from mortgage applications to investigating fraud.
Want to work for a Major Law/Accountancy/Consultancy firm? Attend our CV workshop » career seminar
room » 1st November 2010 Are you applying to work for an international or national Law/Accountancy/Marketing/ Consultancy firm, a local
business, or a government agency? This Monday, 1st November, the NUIG Careers Development Center in association with the NUIG
Accountancy and Finance Society will be hosting a CV workshop. It will provide students with the opportunity to have their CV reviewed by
trained staff and to tailor the CV so as to maximise the chances of application success. NB: This only applies to Final Year students. Summer
internship CV workshops will be held during Janurary and Feburary.
Personal statement workshop preparing Commerce students for the upcoming interviews for summer
internships » career seminar room » 28th October 2010 Due to the popularity of the first Personal Statement Workshop, a second one is
being held. With application rounds coming up for major international and national Law and Accountancy firms alot of students will overlook
the importance of personal statements. 90% of top Law And Accoutancy firms agree these are a vital element in the job application and
interview process. The NUIG Careers Development Centre in association NUIG Accountancy and Finance Society will be hosting a Personal
Statement Workshop where you can find out the specifics on how to ensure your chances of success are maximised.
Interview workshop specifically to prepare you for an interview with an Accountancy Company » Career
Seminar Room » 21st October 2010 With application rounds coming up, alot of students are overlooking the importance of preparations for
interviews. For one session only the NUIG Accountancy and Finance Society in association with the NUIG Careers Development Centre will be
hosting an Accountancy Firms Interview Workshop, Students planning on applying to Accountancy firms are strongly advised to
Want to know how to make the perfect personal statement when applying for a job the join us today »
Career Seminar Room » 20th October 2010 .With application rounds coming up for major international and national Law and Accountancy
firms alot of students will overlook the importance of personal statements in which 90% of top Law And Accountancy firms agree is a vital
element in the job application and interview process. For one session only this semester the NUIG Careers Development Centre in association
NUIG Accountancy and Finance Society will be hosting a Personal Statement Workshop where you can find out the specifics on how to ensure
your chances of success are maximised. Despite our 16person strong committee we are still in need of 4 people to help our Social Event team !!
Ask the Experts - Careers in Financial Services » IT125 » 18th October 2010 The NUIG Accountancy and Finance society in
association with the NUIG Careers Development Centre will be hosting an "ask the experts "session. For one night only experts from different
sectors in financial services including Accountancy, Economics, Corporate Law, Marketing, Public Relations will be available to answer student
questions. This is a unique opportunity for students to network with corporate contacts and find out information about potential career areas.
Committee members from the Accountancy and Finance Society will also be making a short presentation providing details on upcoming events
including our line of financial workshops and advisory sessions.
CV Workshop » Carrers Seminar Room » 18th October 2010 Are you applying to work for an international/ national
law/Accountancy/Marketing/ Consultancy firm, a local business, a government agency?? This Monday the NUIG Accountancy and Finance
society in association with the NUIG careers development centre will be hosting a CV workshop, it will provide students with the opportunity to
have their CV reviewed by trained staff and to taylor the CV so as to maximise the chances of application success.
Big 4 Accountancy Firms- Applications Clinic » Career Development Centre » 13th October 2010 This Wednesday from 2.30 4 pm in association with the NUIG Careers Development Centre an Applications Clinic is being held for all students applying to the Big 4
Accountancy Firms, Its an opportunity to drop in and have your application reviewed.
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Ernst and Young - BIG 4 Accountancy Company » Bailey Allen hall » 11th October 2010 (2 individual events) Come to the
Bailey Allen Hall from 5-6pm where Ernst and Young a BIG4 Accountancy Company will be on campus to talk to students and provide details
on graduate recruitment
CV Clinic » bailey allen hall » 11th October 2010 (2 individual events)
Come to the Bailey Allen Hall from 1 -3.30pm to the CV Clinic and CV Workshop, also on campus in the Bailey Allen Hall for one day only are
the Big4 Accountancy Companies and Graduate Employers
Graduate Recruitment Fair - Network with Graduate Employers » bailey allen hall » 11th October 2010 (2 individual
events) Network with Graduate Employers - Come to the Bailey Allen hall from 1-6pm to talk with the BIG4 Accountancy Companies and
Graduate Employers.
Want to work for a Big 4 Accountancy Company ?? » IT 125 » 6th October 2010
This Wednesday in IT125 Deloitte will be giving a presentation on Opportunities and Applications for NUIG students in association with the
NUIG careers Development Center. Committee members from the NUIG Accountancy And Finance Society will also be at the event answering
questions any society members may have about the upcoming AGM and available committee positions
Big 4 Accountancy Firms - Applications workshop » Career Seminar Room » 5th October 2010 Do you want to work for
major national / international Accountancy Firms / Big 4 firms ?? Then don‟t miss out on an application workshop this Tuesday in association
with the NUIG Careers Development Centre, All the information you need to know and inside tips on the entire process will be provided. NUIG
Accountancy And Finance Committee members will also be at the event answering questions about our upcoming workshops for budgeting and
Cash flow management.
Want to work for Major International Accountancy / Law Firms ?? Build the perfect CV! » Career Seminar
Room » 4th October 2010. Come attend a CV workshop in association with the NUIG Careers Development Centre, learn how to taylor your CV
to most appeal to The BIG 4 Accountancy Companies and Law Firms, Auditor Sean Burke and Vice Auditor of the NUIG Accountancy And
Finance Society will also be at the event if any society members have queries about upcoming events.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Sean Burke
Vice-Auditor: Damien Scanlon
Treasurer: Jack Wynne
Secretary: Aidan Mullan
Chief Events Director: Lorna Taaffe
Events Director and Strategic Strategy
Team : Elaine Whelan
Events Director and Social Event Co- Ordinator:
Stephen Quinn
Chief Logistics Officer: John Conway
Public Relations Team: Gerald Doherty
Public Relations Team: Marc Healy
Webmaster: Hazel Murphy
Events Director & Logistics Officer :
Katherine Kelly
Public Relations Team: Trevor Murray
Public Relations Team: Roisin McInerney
Events Director and Academic Event CoOrdinator: Katherine Connolly
Organisation Balance Sheet
Income
Expenditure
Opening Bank Balance
€10.00
Bank charge
€34.12
Fundraising
€2,697.93
Entertainment
€1,620.00
USC Grant
€1,878.00
Equipment misc
€60.00
Total
€4,585.93
Fundraising/charity
€200.00
Gifts
€129.00
Materials
€80.00
Non Alcoholic Refresh
€60.00
Reception
€390.00
Society transport
€1,420.00
Expenditure Total
€3,993.12
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Income
Expenditure
Unreconciled Cheque Total
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
Closing Bank Balance
€592.81
Total
€4,585.93
Other Information
We held committee meetings during the year. We have not held our AGM yet. Our total membership
stands at 1494 members.
Alive Hours
Katherine Kelly
Sean Burke
Jack Wynne
Lorna Taaffe
Elaine Whelan
Event Director & Logistics Officer
President & Founder of society
Chief Financial Officer & Events Team
Vice President
Events Director and Strategic Strategy Team
Events Director and Academic Event CoOrdinator
Events Director and Social Event CoOrdinator
Chief events director
Public Relations Team
public relations team
Public Relations Team
Secretary & Meetings Co - Ordinator
public relations team volunteer
Katherine Connolly
Stephen Quinn
Damien Scanlon
Gerald Doherty
Roisin McInerney
Gerard Arthurs
Aidan Mullan
Alanna Hynes
# ALIVE Students:
13 student
# Hours Volunteered:
2470 hours
160 hours
550 hours
210 hours
215 hours
200 hours
162 hours
198 hours
200 hours
175 hours
212 hours
143 hours
25 hours
20 hours
Amnesty Soc
Amnesty Society had a great year on campus increasing its membership to over 300 on campus.
Amnesty Society at NUIG contributed to life on campus this year in two main ways:
„By promoting awareness of human rights: Through campaigning on stalls, showing ethical films and events such as out
participation in the Patrick\'s day parade, we hope to give a voice to those who need to be spoken up for.
„By opposing specific abuses of human rights: through Amnesty\'s traditional method of writing to the groups responsible for
human rights abuses
Amnesty List of events for the Year
1. Committee trip to Dublin to meet with national coordinators of Amnesty‟s Youth Action Team
2. Presentation on Amnesty in NUIG
3. EGM
4. Committee Meeting- Am150
5. Death penalty petition on Troy Davis campaign
6. Prof Schabas talk in Human Rights Centre
7. Screening of \'The Life of David Gale\'
8. Meeting in Dublin with Youth Action Team of Amnesty International
9. Committee meeting- Smokeys
10. Petition signing Re Human Rights in Iran
11. Film night- The Stoning of Soraya M
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12. Intervarsities- 3 days in Wicklow, 5 committee members attended
13. Committee Meeting Smokies end of semester
14. Committee Meeting- start of semester 2 (with Galway group)
15. Petition signing- Israel/ Occupied Palestinian Territories
17. Screening for Fair trade week \'Black Gold\'
18. Committee meeting with Amnesty Galway group RE St Patrick‟s day parade
19. Participation in St. Patrick‟s Day Parade
NOTE: Although these weren\'t advertised as events on the \'Events\' page, members were informed about them through email,
text and postering for the films/ petitions
Amnesty Soc Events
The Stoning of Soraya M » Fottrell Theate AM200 » 4th November 2010
The Stoning of Soraya M is a 2008 is an adaptation of French-Iranian journalist Freidoune Sahebjam's 1990 book La Femme Lapide, and is
based on a true story.
The film criticises Sharia law as Zahra tells the tale of her niece who was stoned to death the previous day. She tells the story to a journalist in
the hope that the story will reach the wider world.
Amnesty Soc is showing this film in line with its petition campaign against the imprisonment of prisoners of conscience in Iran which will be
running throughout the day in Smokies. It is also in furtherance of our earlier campaign against the death penalty.
Amnesty Committee Meeting » Smokies » 27th October 2010
Committee meeting to discuss Iran campaign next week. All welcome
Committee Meeting » O' hEocha Theate » 20th October 2010
Amnesty Soc will be having a committee meeting to discuss upcoming campaigns and actions. All welcome
Amnesty International EGM » meeting room 1 Aras Na Mclein ( directly about the help desk on 2nd floor as you enter Aras Na
Mclein) » 7th October 2010
Auditor Sean Burke has announced he will be stepping down to a less time consuming committee position due to commitments to other societys
and college work, and so has called an Emergency General Meeting to fill all available committee positions as well as position of Auditor at 7pm
Thusday. Free Pizza and refreshments will be provided during the EGM and there will be an ice breaker session to introduce new soicety
members as well as refreshments afterwards in college bar to discuss the year ahead. All society members are encouraged to attend
Committee 2010/2011
Vice-Auditor: Simon Matthews
Auditor: Niall Moran
Treasurer: Sean Burke
Secretary: Ciara Moyna
Campaigns Team: Aine Holmes
Campaigns Team: Olivia Scaramuzza
Campaigns Team: Alva Lawler
Campaigns Team: Clifford Turtle
campaigns team: Louise O'Meara
Income
Expenditure
€0.36
Bank charge
€30.54
USC Grant
€400.00
Dinner
€147.48
Total
€400.36
Entertainment
€40.00
Reception
€10.00
Society transport
€154.00
Speaker travel
€18.00
Expenditure Total
€400.02
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€0.34
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Income
Expenditure
€400.36
Total
Other Information
We held committee meetings during the year. We have not held our AGM yet. Our total membership stands at 305 members.
Alive Hours
Louise O'Meara
Sean Burke
Niall Moran
# ALIVE Students:
Campaign Team
Treasurer
Auditor
40 hours
60 hours
250 Hours
3 student
350 hours
An Cumann Craic
Is Cumann Soisialta is é an Cumann Craic. Is é aidhm an chumainn an Ghaeilge agus an Chultuir Gaelach a chur chun cinn ar an
gcampas.
An Cumann Craic is a social society. The aims of the society are to advance the Irish language and culture on campus.
An Cumann Craic Events
Lá na Gaeilge » Ar Campas » 16th March 2011
Bhí chuile dhuine ar an coiste ag iarraidh an Gaeilge a chur chun cinn go speisialta ar an lá seo.
A special effort was made to promote the Irish language for this week and this day in particuliar.
Lá Spóirt » Áras na Mac Léinn » 14th March 2011
Lá spórt a bhí ar siúl againn le linn Seachtain na Gaeilge.
Cóisir na Nollaig » Salthouse » 25th November 2010
Cóisir Nollag le Cumann Staire agus An Cumann Craic. /Intersociety christmas party Cumann Staire agus An Cumann Craic.
CCB » Seomra 204, Áras na Gaeilge » 14th October 2010
Caithfimid daoine a toghadh chuig coiste. Má tá bhúr chairde ag iarradh bheith ar an coiste agus páirt a ghlacadh sa cumann is fearr ar an
gcampas bí linn. BEIDH PIZZA SAOR IN AISCE ANN COMH MAITH!!!!
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Clíona Ní Shiúrdáin
Treasurer: Séagh Mac Siúrdáin
Secretary: Maria O'Flaherty
Vice-Auditor: Caoimhe Nic Giollarnaith
1st Year Rep: Orfhlaith Breathnach
OCP: Cameron Wachowich
Income
Expenditure
€322.25
Reception
€117.11
USC Grant
€410.00
Expenditure Total
€117.11
Total
€732.25
€25.60
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€615.14
Total
€732.25
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Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Seagh MacSiurdain
# ALIVE Students:
Cisteoir
250 hours
1 student
250 hours
Anime and Manga Society
The Anime and Manga Society is a society that aims to provide an insight into Japanese Culture, through animation, manga books,
or specific cultural events. As well as putting on two showings of anime movies and shows a week, we have had workshops run,
organised a convention which was attended by over 350 people from across Ireland and Europe, run trips to other such
conventions in the country, and more.
Anime and Manga Society Events
Film Showing : Final Fantasy 7 Advent Children Complete » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 23rd September
2010
Two years after the end of Final Fantasy VII the world is starting to get back on it's feet and is working towards a new future. However, there is
a new threat from a new illness called Geo-stigma, and three men that seem to be seeking Jenova. Cloud and his friends from the orginal game
must once again reunite to combat the new threat
(AC: Complete contains a considerable amount of new footage that the original version lacks, as well as roughly a thousand revised scenes. This
adds a total of 26 minutes to the film.)
Anime and Manga EGM » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 23rd September 2010
EGM, Nominating assistant events coordinator and OCM first year positions available. All welcome to attend.
Anime Showing : Trigun » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 21st September 2010
Known for its Space Western theme, Trigun is about a man named "Vash the Stampede" and the two Bernardelli Insurance Society employees
who follow him around in order to minimize the damages inevitably caused by his appearance. Most of the damage attributed to Vash is actually
caused by bounty hunters in pursuit of the "60,000,000,000$$" (sixty billion "double dollars") bounty on Vash's head for the destruction of the
city of July.
Anime and Manga Movie Night » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 3rd February 2011
OVA Night! » cairnes theatre » 1st February 2011
A night of short anime films, ranging in genres!
Akumakon » Aras na Mac Leinn » 21st January – 23rd January 2011 (3 individual events)
Akumakon is a new, upcoming anime convention in Ireland. It will be held in The National University of Ireland, Galway. It is the only fully
anime and manga convention in the West of Ireland and has hopes to be the biggest and best in Ireland in a few years.This new convention will
be taking place on the 21-23 of January 2011!
We will have all your favourite events from Karaok? to Cosplay to Maid Caf?s and Host Clubs. You name it, we probably have it! Check out the
Info at link.
Anime & Manga Presents Sailor Moon » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 25th November 2010 Tsukino Usagi is a 14year old girl in junior high. She's ditzy, whiny, and a crybaby. She often flunks her tests, and she is always scolded by her family. However after
a bad day, Usagi is surprised to encounter a black cat that can talk! The cat, Luna, grants Usagi the power to transform into Sailor Moon, a
fighter who is to save the world against the Dark Kingdom and its evil ruler, Queen Beryl.Of course, Usagi can't do it alone, and there are others
who will help her on the way...
Anime & Manga Presents CardCaptor Sakura » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 23rd November 2010 One day,
Kinomoto Sakura, a 4th grader stumbles upon the mysterious book of Clow. Upon opening it and reading the name of The Windy aloud, Sakura
scatters the cards to the winds. Sakura is elected and appointed by Keroberos, Guardian of the Cards to capture the remaining cards. With her
friend Tomoyo and rival Shaoran, Sakura begins an adventure that will forever change her.
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Gaming Tournament - Balzblue (Xbox 360) » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 14th October 2010 BlazBlue is a
traditional 2D fighter where two characters participate in a duel on a two dimensional plane. A round is called a "rebel" and one match can
consist of one to five "rebels". To win a round, one player must either incapacitate the other by inflicting damage through various attacks to
reduce health or by having more remaining health after the clock runs out if the rules of the match has one.
Every character has a weak, medium and strong attack. Also every character has a "unique" technique, called a Drive attack, which is different
for each character. Those attacks are also known as "A", "B", "C" and "D". Various combos can be performed by every character through careful
input of regular and drive attacks. A combo consists of two or more consecutive attacks that hit an opponent without them retaliating. As combos
become longer, each attack will do less damage than normal to give the opponent a chance to retaliate. Grabs can be incorporated into combos
also by pressing the "B" and "C" buttons at the same time. Occasionally, some attacks (e.g. Jin's Hirensou) will use portions of the player's heat
gauge at the bottom of the screen. The heat gauge is filled by either dealing or receiving damage. When at a certain percentage, special moves
called "distortion drives" can be performed. When a distortion drive is successfully performed and connects with the opponent, it deals massive
damage and is visually flashier than normal attacks.
Along with attacks every character has two types of block. One is the regular block that can be broken with a "guard crush". That can be
achieved by pushing the "guard libra" gauge all the way to the opponent's side through repeated attacks. If the opponent keeps blocking, then
their guard can be broken, leaving them open for attack. The second type of block is a barrier block, which is initiated by blocking while holding
the "A" and "B" buttons at the same time. A barrier block cannot be broken like a normal guard, but there is a limit on how long one can be held,
which is indicated by the barrier gauge. If the barrier gauge empties, then the player will receive 150% damage until it regenerates to half-full.
Ghost in the Shell Showing » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 12th October 2010
In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in
the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of
cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster. The pursuit will call into question what makes a human and
what is the Puppetmaster in a world where the distinction between human and machine is increasingly blurry.
Eirtakon Meeting » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 12th October 2010
Meeting about the Anime and Manga Trip to Eirtakon (DCU's Anime and Manga convention)
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: James Broderick
Vice-Auditor: Eoghan Fallon
Treasurer: David Sheerin
Secretary: Owen Whincup
PRO: Larkin Stephens
Events Officer: Enda Scanlon
OCM: Paul O'Connor
Assistant Events: Valerie McKay
OCM: Michael Crampton
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Tadhg Tynan
Vice-Auditor: Larkin Stephens
Treasurer: Brian O'Brien
Secretary: Valerie McKay
Con Director: Paul O'Connor
Librarian: Michael Crampton
Income
Expenditure
€279.16
Bank charge
€53.18
Bank Charge
€24.23
Entertainment
€60.00
Socs box Till
€802.00
Entry fees
€700.00
Ticket Sales
€100.00
€65.00
USC Grant
€1,950.00
Prizes
€40.00
Total
€3,155.39
Received Money Returned
€184.50
Returned Socs Money
€1,108.24
Society transport
€850.00
Expenditure Total
€3,060.92
€0.00
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Income
Expenditure
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€94.47
Total
€3,155.39
Akumakon Balance Sheet - 2010/2011
Income
Income Category
Amount
Opening Bank Balance 0
Bank Charge
€14.65
Members Contributions €25.24
Expenditure
Expenditure
Category
Amount
Bank charge
€29.15
Equipment misc
€95
Fundraising/charity €1000
Ticket Sales
€4620
Hoodies
€1256.4
USC Grant
€600
Printing
€545
Speaker travel
€380
Stationary
€800
Expenditure Total €4105.55
Total
€5259.89
Unreconciled
Cheque Total
€0
Closing Bank
Balance
€1154.34
Total
€5259.89
Other Information
We held 20 committee meetings during the year and we have held our AGM. Our total membership stands at 311 members.
ALIVE Hours
Valerie McKay
Keller Harlow
Paul O'Connor
Enda Scanlon
John Burke
Tadhg Tynan
Enda Scanlon
James Broderick
# ALIVE Students:
Convention and assistant Events Officer
Volunteer
OCM
Events officer
Akumakon Webmaster
AkumaKon Staff Manager
Akumakon Convention Director
Auditor/Co-Con Director
15 hours
52 hours
320 hours
175 hours
40 hours
65 hours
500 hours
500 hours
8 student
1667 hours
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Arch Soc
NUI Galway Archaeological Society provided an active programme of events this year for members and students at the college.
This programme included two social evenings, ten guest lectures by eminent speakers from the archaeological field, two day trips
by coach, one to Co. Offaly to visit early monastic sites and the second to the Museum of Country Life in Castlebar Co. Mayo to
view the Cross of Cong, which was on loan to the museum. This trip concluded with a guided tour of Ballintober Abbey Co.
Mayo. The society hosted a charity coffee morning on St. Valentine\'s Day, which raised €420 for two children\'s charities. The
highlight of the society year was a very enjoyable and successful trip to South Wales in early April. Thirty two members and
students joined this four day trip to visit castles, abbeys and historic sites.
The society would thank our members and friends for their support during the year.
Arch Soc Events
Meet and greet event » College Bar (Back room) » 28th September 2010
Meet and greet evening for new and existing members.
Four-day trip to Wales » South Wales » 4th April – 8th April 2011 (5 individual events)
A four-day trip to South Wales by coach to visit castles, abbeys and historic sites. Hostel accoodation in Cardiff Thirty two members availed of
this trip.
One- Day Field Trip » Co. Mayo » 5th February 2011
A one-day field trip by coach to Co. Mayo, to visit the Museum of Country Life in Castlebar. A gided tour of exibits including the Cross of
Cong by museum staff followed by a guided tour of Ballintober Abbey Co. Mayo. Twenty two members travelled on this trip.
One- Day Field Trip » Co. Offaly » 16th October 2010
A one-day field trip to County Offaly by coach, to visit the High Crosses at Durrow and Tihilly, the early monastic sites at Lynally, Rahan and
Leamanaghan, Motte and Bailey at Lynally and St. Managnans Shrine at Boher Church. Guide for the trip was Mr. Darrell Hooper from County
Offaly Historical and Archaeological Society. Thirty members of the society went on trip.
Final Guest Lecture » AC 213 off the Concourse (turn right at BoI, AC 213 is first room on left) » 22nd March 2011
Dr. Caroline Malone from Queens University Belfast will give the final guest lecture of the current year.
'ART AND DEATH IN ANCIENT MALTA.'.
7.00PM in AC213, off the Concourse.
ALL WELCOME
Dr. Elizabeth O'Brien Guest Lecture » AC213 (off Concourse at Bank of Ireland) » 15th March 2011 Dr. Elizabeth O'Brien FSA,
will give a guest lecture on Early Medieval Burial Practices in Ireland on Tuesday 15th March.TITLE : 'POLITICS, FAMILY, RELIGION BURIAL RITUALS IN IRELAND 5TH -8TH CENTURIES AD'.ALL WELCOME.
DR. MICHAEL RYAN GUEST LECTURE » AC213 off Concourse (turn right at BoI, AC213 is 1st room on right) » 1st March 2011 Dr.
Michael Ryan Chairman of the Chester Beatty Library will present a guest lecture to the society.TITLE : 'EARLY - MEDIEVAL FINE
METALWORK IN IRELAND' - some thoughts on meaning. GUEST LECTURE by MARY CAHILL » AC213 off the Concourse (turn
right at BoI, AC213 is 1st room on left) » 15th February 2011 Ms Mary Cahill, assistant keeper of antiquities at the National Museum of Ireland
will present a lecture on Prehistoric Irish Gold.TITLE : 'GOING FOR GOLD' finding function in Late Bronze Age Ireland.ALL WELCOME.
CHARITY COFFEE MORNING » Careers Seminar Room (beside Archaeology Dept) » 14th February 2011 The Archaeology Society
will host a CHARITY COFFEE MORNING in aid of two children‟s charities. FREE COFFEE, TEA, CAKE AND BISCUITS. PLEASE
SUPPORT AND MAKE A DONATION.
Guest Lecture by Eamonn P.(Ned) Kelly » AC213 off the Concourse (turn right at BOI , 1st room on left) » 18th January 2011
The 'Irish Iron Age Bog Bodies' guest lecture will be presented by Eamonn P. (Ned) Kelly, keeper of antiquities at the National Museum of
Ireland and Irelands foremost authority on Bog Bodies. The lecture will take place at 7.00pm. on Tuesday 18th January 2011, in room AC213
off the Concourse (turn right at BOI, 1st room on left)
All are welcome.
Christmas and New Year get together » The Slate Bar at Busker Brown's » 11th January 2011
Christmas and New Year get together will take place on Tuesday 11th January 2011, at 8.00 pm, beginning with the AGM. Venue: The Slate
Bar at Busker Brown's. See you there.
Guest lecture - Archaeology of the Fergus Estuary, Co. Clare » AC 213 (off the Concourse, turn right at BoI,1st room on
left) » 2nd November 2010
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Mary C. Dillon will give this weeks guest lecture, 'Maritime Cultural Landscapes in Ireland: Archaeology of the Fergus Estuary and its islands,
Co. Clare.' Mary is a graduate of NUI Galway, so come along and hear this excitng lecture and welcome Mary back to Galway.Date: 2nd
November 2010.Venue: AC213. Time: 7.00pm. Dr. Aidan O'Sullivan was due to accompany Mary for this lecture, but family reasons have
prevented his visit. ALL WELCOME.
Dr. Amanda Kelly guest lecture » AC213 off Concourse. » 19th October 2010
Dr. Amanda Kelly will give a guest lecture titled ' INSCRIBED WAEPONS::CHEAP SHOTS AND INVECTIVES' The lecture will look at
messages inscribed on sling shots, used in battle during the Hellenistic Period.All welcome.
Céide Fields guest lecture » AC 214 off the Concourse » 5th October 2010
'The Céide Fields and Belderrig - re-visited 75 years on'. Guest speaker Professor Seamus Caulfield.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Richard Gray
Secretary: Elizabeth Gray
Treasurer: Thomas O'Grady
PRO: Ciaran Stacey
3rd Year Rep: Hanno Conring
Vice-Auditor: Bri Greene
Committee 2011/2012
Vice-Auditor: Thomas O'Grady
Secretary: Anne Geraghty
Auditor: Susanne Larsson
Treasurer: Marie Naughton
Income
Expenditure
€73.44
Bank charge
€37.88
Fundraising
€410.00
Dinner
€892.65
Socs box Till
€6,226.00
Entry fees
€952.23
USC Grant
€7,775.00
Fundraising/charity
€420.00
Total
€14,484.44
Hoodies
€480.00
€1,486.79
Reception
€770.20
Society accomm
€3,556.85
Society transport
€4,540.00
Speaker accomm
€275.00
Speaker travel
€565.00
Expenditure Total
€13,976.60
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€507.84
Total
€14,484.44
Other Information ALIVE Hours
ALIVE Hours
Richard Gray
Elizabeth Gray
Hanno Conring
# ALIVE Students:
Auditor
Secretary
PR Officer, Committee member
250 hours
300 hours
50 hours
3 student
600 hours
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Art Soc
We are a creative society set up to provide a creative outlet for student in Nuigalway. We provide a space for people to further
there creative talents, as well as get tips and learning new skills.
This year we provided all this and had a surge in membership and attendance. We also ran a summer art programme and shot a
movie over the summer \'What Waits Within\'.
Art Soc Events
Arts Summer Classes - Painting » Art Room, Aras na Mac Leinn » 26th July – 23rd August 2011 (5 individual events)
5 weeks course of painting Classes fee ?20. Culminating with an exhibition at the end of August. Sign up at the SocBox.
Art Soc Summer Classes - Life drawing » The Art Room, Aras na Mac Leinn » 25th July – 22nd August 2011 (5 individual
events)
5 weeks course of life drawing Classes fee ?20. Culminating with an exhibition at the end of August. Sign up at the SocBox.
Comic Drawing Class » Art Room » 4th May – 31st August 2011 (18 individual events)
Weekly comic drawing class all welcome.
First Comic Book Drawing Class » The Art Room, Aras na Mac Linne » 29th September 2010
The Art Society's first Comic Book Drawing Class.
Art Soc Perspective Drawing » The Art Room, Aras na Mac Linne » 28th September 2010
The first class of the Art Society in perspective drawing.
Art Soc First Meeting » The Art Room, Aras na Mac Linne » 21st September 2010
The first meeting of the Art Soc is to meet the new members and outline our events for the year.
Berlin Trip » Dublin Airport and Berlin » 6th January – 9th January 2011 (4 individual events)
The Art Society's annual trip abroad, this year to Berlin for 4 days. Its an educational trip to some of Berlin's museums and places of artist merit.
Muscailt Art Exhibition Opens/ Lunatic fringe Launch » aras na mac leinn » 7th February – 11th February 2011 (5
individual events)
Art Soc Art Exhibition 'Black hole Paradise' opens as part of Muscailt Arts Festival.
Launch of Lunatic fringe comic book. Guest speaker Galway city Arts Officer James Harrold. Wine reception
Art Soc Comic Drawing class » Art Room » 2nd February 2011
Art Soc comic drawing class
Art Soc Art Class » Art Room » 1st February 2011
Art Soc Art classes
Art Soc Comic Drawing » Art room » 26th January 2011
Art Soc Comic Drawing class
Artsoc comic Drawing class » Art Room » 19th January 2011
Art soc Comic Drawing class - bring in all your work for the Lunatic fringe magazine to be launched at Muscailt.
Art soc Drawing class » Art room » 11th January 2011
Comic Book Drawing Class » The Art Room » 1st December 2010
Come and draw a comic in the very last Art Soc Class of the year!
Comic Book Drawing » The Art Room » 24th November 2010
Comic Drawing as usual.
Muscailt Meeting » The Art Room » 23rd November 2010
A talk about our up coming exhibition and theme. Were set to begin work on this soon.
Comic Book Drawing Class » The Art Room » 17th November 2010
Learn to draw a comic book!
Life Drawing Class » The Art Room » 16th November 2010
Learn how to draw the male form in week 3 of Life Drawing class.
Promotional Music Week Workshop » The Art Room » 11th November 2010
A workshop with Choral Soc making promotional Music Week stuff.
Comic Book Drawing Class » The Art Room » 10th November 2010
Come and learn how to draw and make a comic!
Life Drawing » The Space » 9th November 2010
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It is the second week of life drawing. Its an interesting way to learn to draw the body! so come along.
Comic Book Drawing Class » The Art Room, Aras na Mac Linne » 3rd November 2010
Weekly Comic Book Drawing Class
Life Drawing Class » The Art Room » 2nd November 2010
First Life Drawing class.
Set Design for The Morning After Optimism. » The Stage, Aras na Mac Linne » 29th October 2010 .Building trees for the set
of The Morning After Optimism.
Set Design for The Morning After Optimism. » The Stage, Aras na Mac Linne » 28th October 2010 . Building trees for the set
of The Morning After Optimism.
Comic Book Drawing Class » The Art Room, Aras na Mac Linne » 27th October 2010
Set Design for The Morning After Optimism » The Stage, Aras na Mac Linne » 27th October 2010 Building trees for the set of
The Morning After Optimism.
Ghost Story Telling Event » The Art Room » 26th October 2010
A night of telling ghost stories, because everyone has a ghost story.
Charactatures Class » The Art Room » 19th October 2010
This weeks art class is charactature drawing. Its a follow on from last weeks portrait class.
Mood Drawing for Mental Health Week » The Art Room, Aras na Mac Linne » 14th October 2010
Drop into the Art Room and draw to different genres of music and in different styles for Mental Health Week.
Art Soc Portraiture Class » The Art Room, Aras na Mac Linne » 12th October 2010
Art socs art class this week is Portraiture, come and learn how to draw faces!
Comic Book Drawing Class » The Art Room, Aras na Mac Linne » 6th October 2010
Art Soc Still Life Drawing » The Art Room, Aras na Mac Linne » 5th October 2010
Still Life drawing class with the Art Society
Committee 2010/2011
Vice-Auditor: Lisa Grant
PRO: Sharon Nolan
Auditor: Grainne Greaney
Treasurer: Joseph Neary
OCM: Caoife Garvey
Lunatic Fringe Editor/ Webmaster: Helen McFarlane
Master at Arms: Jeremy Sterling
Secretary: Catherine Ziemann
Travel Officer: Emer McMullin
OCM: Nicole Quigley
OCM: Lauren Dooley
OCM: Padraig Tynan
OCM: Michael Talty
OCM: Mark O'Loughlin
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Catherine Ziemann
Vice-Auditor: Robert Alfis
Wise old women : Grainne Greaney
Communication Officer : Sharon Nolan
Travel Officer : Padraig Tynan
Income
Expenditure
€2,262.03
Bank charge
€102.27
Bank Charge
€41.55
Dinner
€200.00
Muscailt
€200.00
Equipment misc
€100.00
Socs box Till
€1,283.50
Lights
€726.00
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Income
Expenditure
Ticket Sales
€756.00
Materials
€2,253.48
USC Grant
€7,770.00
€50.00
Total
€12,313.08
Prizes
€100.00
Returned Socs Money
€263.04
Set
€260.00
Society accomm
€926.20
Society transport
€2,150.00
Socs day expenses
€20.00
Teacher fees
€4,809.00
Expenditure Total
€11,959.99
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€353.09
Total
€12,313.08
Other Information ALIVE Hours
We held committee meetings during the year. We have held our AGM. Our total membership stands at 451 members.
ALIVE Hours
Jeremy Sterling
Grainne Greaney
Lisa Grant
Lauren Dooley
Emer McMullin
Helen McFarlane
Catherine Ziemann
Sharon Nolan
Master At Arms
Auditor
Vice-Auditor
OCM
Travel Officer
Editor and Intervarsity Officer
Secretary
PRO
26 hours
450 hours
205 hours
80 hours
115 hours
180 hours
120 hours
150 hours
# ALIVE Students: 8 student
# Hours Volunteered: 1326 hours
BaCon Soc
BA Connect Soc, or BACon Soc as we are known, are a collaborative creative society, eager to take on any project should it
contribute to college or student life. We like to further ourselves and learn through our work in the subject fields. While last year
we focused on Rockapella, the acapella music group formed under chorus mistress Hannah O\'Reilly, this year we focused on the
Video project, BACon Bites, along with running side projects throughout the year including rockapella workshops, helping in the
ComicSoc Comic and Zine fair and some others.
BACon Bites:
this year one of our OCM\'s, Conor Hooper, develpoed an idea to make short movies made around college and by students. he and
some other members are students of the BA Connect with Film studies, but are a little disappointed at the academic nature of the
course and the lack of practical film-making experience provided. So, inviting any and all BACon members Conor and the team
made multiple short movies throughout the college year, including the Beg trilogy which was featured in UCC Film Soc\'s end of
year film showing, and 7 minute message for a visiting student who was leaving the college to go home. BACon Bites is a project
which the entire society is very proud of, and which has contributed to the film students college education, and indeed to the
college lives of all involved.
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BaCon Soc Events
Cork Trip » Galway and cork! » 11th April – 14th April 2011 (4 individual events)
BaCon Bites are proudly going to a UCC Film Soc event. UCC Film Society are kindly showing a selection of our films at their end of year
event! They'll also be screening their own lovely shorts and to top it all off
Tommy Wiseau's THE ROOM!!! Event will be in the Franciscan Well, city link buses go every 2 hours and you can stay for one two or three
nights. Hoopers brother is putting us up so costs are kept down, half your transport will be refunded =) 6 euro entry and the travel should be no
more than 15 euro return.
BACon AGM!! » Art room » 5th April – 5th May 2011 (31 individual events)
It's time for the AGM, which means our outgoing committee and everyone else is invited to the art room to elect next years awesome committee
and talk planny plans for next years events etc. we'll have the banter so come down to have a fun time and contribute to the future of the society.
Camera Workshop » meeting room 1 Aras Na MacLeinn » 14th February – 14th May 2011 (90 individual events)
Camera workshop with the BACon Biters, or bitees. total beginners welcome, we're all learning =)
Rockapella Rehearsal » the cube » 9th February 2011
Bit of singing in the cube with Hannah. We plan to go busking with the fruit of our rehearsal and raise money for the ISDA festival. even if
you've never come to Rockapella before drop in, it'll be lots of fun!
Comic and Zine Fair » Bailey Allen Hall » 9th February 2011
BaCon Soc will be doing some Comic related Improv sketches throughout the day. This whole fair is going to be great, with lots of societies
helping out. free tea, chill out area, and some quality comedy add to the great comicsoc event!
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Eilish McCarthy
Vice-Auditor: Claudia O'Sullivan
Treasurer: Aileen Dillon
Ordinary Committee Member: Lee Vahey
Ordinary Committee Member: Hannah O'Reilly
Secretary: Kori Kilduff
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Jason Browne
Income
Expenditure
€2.31
€28.69
Bank charge
Bank Charge
€239.48
Dinner
€110.00
Socs box Till
€600.00
Equipment misc
€386.75
Sponsorship
€140.00
€1,663.74
USC Grant
€2,010.00
Returned Socs Money
€50.00
Total
€2,991.79
Socs Box Till Refund
€550.00
€2,789.18
Expenditure Total
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€202.61
€2,991.79
Total
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Hannah O'Reilly
# ALIVE Students:
Conductor
15 hours
1 student
15 hours
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Bahá’í
In this college year the Baha'i Society at NUI, Galway held weekly meetings that explored the major world Religions. Members of
the society and also on occasion outside speakers were invited to talk about the salient features of religions such as Christianity,
Islam, Judaism, and the Baha\'i Faith. Meetings were open to all, held in an informal atmosphere, and ample time was allowed for
discusion and also socialising. During this term the Baha\'i Society was also invited to take part in a debate organised by LifeSoc
entitled \"Is abortion a religious issue?\" Our treasurer Cillian McNamara took part in what was a interesting and thoughtprovoking discussion. Also this year, the Baha\'i Society offered its members the opportunity of completing a study course entitled
\"Reflections on the Life of the Spirit\". Nine members of the society have now completed the first book in what is a sequence of
study books and held a devotional meeting where prayers and readings on the theme of unity were read and meditated on. This
event was open to all and approximately half of those who attended were friends of Baha\'i society members. We did not hold an
AGM at the end of this year but the officers of the newly formed Baha\'i Society will call one at the beginning of the next college
year.
Bahai Events
Devotional Meeting » IT 204 » 20th April 2011
This is the Baha'i Society's first devotional meeting. Its on at 7:30pm in IT 204, thats in the IT building at the back of concourse. A devotional
meeting is basically where people gets together and say prayers and readings from religious scriptures. The theme of this devotional is 'Unity'
and so there will be readings from all different religions focusing on the theme of Unity. Devotional meetings are a great time to reflect and
unity is something that is needed now more than ever apparently.
Discussion Group - Study Circle » AM 205 (Arts Millenium) » 24th March 2011
Every week the Bahai Society is hosting a discussion group using the 1st in a series of 8 books. Ruhi Book - 1 Reflections on the Life of the
Spirit deals with some of the key concepts of the Bahai Faith as well as many other world religions; these include the nature of the soul, the
purpose of prayer and life after death. These discussion groups are open to all and a great chance to talk about things which we really don't get a
chance to talk about in our day to day lives. They're really interesting and inspiring so if you're interested, do come along.
Discussion Group - Study Circle » AM 205 (Arts Millenium) » 16th March 2011
Spirit deals with some of the key concepts of the Bahai Faith as well as many other world religions; these include the nature of the soul, the
Discussion Group Study Circle » AM110 » 3rd March 2011
Spirit deals with some of the key concepts of the Baha'i Faith as well as many other world religions; these include the nature of the soul, the
Fundamental Concepts of Islam » ac201 » 2nd March 2011
Every fortnight the Bahai Society hosts a talk on one of the world religions. This week there will be a brief talk on some of the fundamental
concepts of Islam, followed by discussion. Open to all.
Discussion Group - Ruhi Book 1 » AC216 » 24th February 2011
Every week the Baha'i Society is hosting a discussion group using the 1st in a series of 8 books. Ruhi Book 1 - Relfections on the Life of the
Spirit deals with some of the key concepts of The Baha'i Faith as well as many other world religions; these include the nature of the soul, the
purpose of prayer and life after death.
These discussion groups are open to all, and are really interesting and inspiring so if you're interested do come along
Introduction to Islam » IT202 - IT Building » 23rd February 2011
Every fortnight the Baha'i Society hosts a talk on a different world religion. This week its a brief talk on some of the fundamental concepts of
Islam.
Study Circle Taster Session » AC 202 » 9th February 2011
A series of workshops inspired by teachings of The Baha'i Faith. Ruhi Book 1: Reflections on the Life of the Spirit is the first in a series of 8
books. It covers 3 main aspects/ concepts: The nature of the soul, the importance of prayer, and life after death. In the study circle we will use
this book as a springboard for discussion. It's open to all, so do come along.
Discussion Group » AM110 (Arts Millenium) » 3rd February 2011
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Every week the Baha'i Society is hosting a discussion group using the 1st in a series of 8 books. Ruhi Book - 1 Reflections on the Life of the
Spirit deals with some of the key concepts of the Baha'i Faith as well as many other world religions; these include the nature of the soul, the
Talk on Christianity » AC201 » 2nd February 2011
A special guest speaker all the way from Limerick is going to give this week's talk on Christianity. Now most of us have at least an idea of what
Christianity is about, but this talk is guaranteed to be an interesting one. And of course its open to all. Hope to see you there.
Intro to Judaism » ac201 » 19th January 2011
A brief talk on some of the core concepts and beliefs of Judaism followed by some discussion. Open to all
Intro to Zoroastrianism » AC213 » 24th November 2010
Each time the Baha'i society meetings will begin with a short talk on a different world religion. The next talk is on the ancient religion of
Zoroastrianism. If you've never heard of it and are interested to know more come along...
The Baha'i Faith - An Introduction » AC215 (on concourse) » 10th November 2010
A brief talk followed by a discussion on some of the basic concepts of the Baha'i Faith. All welcome
Introductory Meeting » Dillon Theatre » 14th October 2010
An introductory meeting starting off with a short presentation on what the Baha'i Faith is. After that we'll be hoping to facilitate discussions on
topics that are relevant to today's society. So come along and volunteer topics to be discussed throughout the year if you like.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: George Rahmani
Treasurer: Cillian McNamara
Secretary: Neysan Donnelly
Income
Expenditure
€0.00
Bank charge
€5.85
Bank Charge
€2.95
Returned Socs Money
€490.00
€495.85
USC Grant
€500.00
Expenditure Total
Total
€502.95
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€7.10
Total
€502.95
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Cillian McNamara
Treasurer
50 hours
Best Buddies
Best Buddies society creates a link with Ability West in giving students the opportunity to work with young adults with
intellectual disabilities. Ability West is a voluntary organisation based in Galway which provides a range of person- centred, high
quality, community-based services to people with intellectual disabilities and their families. Students are offered the opportunity
to be matched with a buddy, and the pair then meet up twice a month and make contact with one another by text, email or by
giving them a call. What students do with their buddy is up to them - cinema, shopping, bowling, going for lunch or a coffee..all
the usual things you do with your friends! We also organise a group activity once a month, where all the college students and
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buddies can come together for an evening of fun, so we can all get to know each other. Highlights of the year include the
christmas party and the Best Buddies Ball in May - a formal event enjoyed by everyone.
Best Buddies Events
Best Buddies AGM » the cube aras na mac leinn » 28th March 2011
Review of year and nominating new committee members for next year
Best Buddies Matching Party » Harbour Hotel, the Docks » 7th February 2011
Best Buddies Committee Meeting » The View » 31st January 2011
Best Buddies Committee Meeting » The Space » 24th January 2011
Best Buddies Committee Meeting » The View » 17th January 2011
Planning events for semester 2
Best Buddies Training » AC201 & IT125 » 15th November – 16th November 2010 (2 individual events)
Training for members who want to take part in the Best Buddies Colleges Programme will be taking place on Monday 15th Nov in AC201 7pm
to 9pm and Tuesday 16th Nov in IT125 7pm to 9pm. Members must attend both sessions, alternatively there is a full day's training on Saturday
20th Nov so contact Linda Keane at Ability West if you are unable to make the evening sessions! We'll also be discussing our welcome party
and other events at the evening training. Looking forward to seeing you all there!
Speed Dating in the Dark » The Space, Aras na Mac Leinn » 8th November 2010
Best Buddies is having its annual Speed dating in the dark event, it speaks for itself really, a dark room, glow in the dark name tags, and a
3minute conversation with people.
Its only 2 euro and we will be going to college bar afterwards to continue the fun.
Information Meeting » meeting room 2 Aras Na Mclein ( directly about the help desk on 2nd floor as you enter Aras Na Mclein) » 4th
October 2010
For anyone who‟s interested in volunteering with Best Buddies Soc this year, come along to find out all about, and we'll get you started!
Ability West Ball » Menlo park Hotel » 13th May – 14th May 2011 (2 individual events)
Best Buddies have been invited to the Ability West Ball in the Menlo Park Hotel. It promises to be a great night! Tickets on sale in the socsbox
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Sean Kearns
Fundraising Officer: Jenny Mannion
Treasurer: Noelle Hassett
Secretary: Gillian Collins
Events Officer: Evelyn Whyms
Vice-Auditor: Siun O'Rourke
OCM: Liam Sutherland
PRO: Karen Cahill
Income
Expenditure
€629.23
Bank charge
€46.46
Balls
€260.00
Dinner
€248.51
Socs box Till
€550.00
Entertainment
€75.00
USC Grant
€400.00
Hall hire
€360.00
Total
€1,839.23
Prizes
€29.98
Society transport
€150.00
Socs day expenses
€31.00
Expenditure Total
€940.95
€322.20
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€898.28
Total
€1,839.23
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Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Alice Deane
Evelyn Whyms
Orla O'Callaghan
Gillian Collins
Philomena Barrett
Evelyn Fennelly
Eibhlin Sharkey
Jenny Mannion
Edwina Cunniffe
Colin Pilkington
Laura Hession
# ALIVE Students:
Volunteer
Events Organiser
Volunteer/Buddy
Secretary
Volunteer
Buddy
volunteer
Fundraising officer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
13 hours
50 hours
13 hours
20 hours
13 hours
13 hours
20 hours
40 hours
13 hours
10 hours
13 hours
11 student
218 hours
Botany Soc
This year has been a vibrant year for the Botany Society as a whole and hopefully will provide a building block for the future.
Amongst guest lectures there has been a series of botanical and ecological workshops and notably we have organised a Botanical
excursion to Poland at the end of June.
Our Botanical excursion to Poland incorporates the Wojnowo lakeland area, Biebrza floodplains, Bialowieza Primeval Forest,
Bug River Valley: Guided walk and a final night to sample the culture of Warsaw.
Some of the workshops hosted by the society this year included Bryophyte Identification and training, Carabidae identification,
Native tree and Shrub Identification, Molecular Probes for Plant Cell Wall Biology and a Free-Hand Pencil Drawing class of all
things Botanical. These workshops/classes were held both on campus and at the Carron Research facility in the Burren Co. Clare
which served as a wonderful setting and base to embark on guided walks. Our guest lectures covered a broad range of topics and
research interests which are specialised topics in the broader field of Botany. These included talks by the following: Dr. Micheline
Sheehy Skeffington - Dipterocarps, Hornbills and Buddhist monks - a forest conservation story. Miss. Anna Pielach - Poland primeval forests, bisons, 3000 vascular plant species. Dr. Caitriona Carlin - Galway\'s living landscapes - Eskers
Dr. Jane Stout - Impacts of invasive Rhododendron on native plant-pollinator communities
Mr. Ger O\' Donnell - Wildlife of Connemara and the Western Islands
Prof. David S. Domozych - Unraveling the mysteries of the plant cell wall: Charophycean Green Algae and the evolution of wall
polymers. Dr. Brendan Dunford - The BurrenLIFE Project Farming for Conservation in the Burren. Prof. Paul Knox - Molecular
Probes for Plant Cell Wall Biology
Botany Soc Events
Trip to Poland » Poland : ) » 23rd June – 3rd July 2011 (11 individual events)
Botanical 10 day excursion to Poland incorporating Wojnowo lakeland area, Biebrza floodplains, Bialowieza Primeval Forest, Bug River Valley:
Guided walk and a night to sample the culture of Warsaw.
Molecular Probes for Plant Cell Wall Biology » Seminar Room C315, Top floor of Aras de Brun » 20th April 2011
Professor Paul Knox is a key figure in plant cell wall biology and leads a major European lab developing monoclonal antibodies against cell wall
components. To find out more about Professor Paul Knox?s work visit http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~bmbjpk/ A practical workshop in
epitope unmasking will be held on Wednesday (20 April). Start: 11 o'clock, Muirn de Valera Seminar Room. The formal part of the workshop
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will start at 11 am with a seminar and exploring protocols. The lab procedures are expected to take 4-5 hours with downtime for coffee or
discussion.
Molecular Probes for Plant Cell Wall Biology a talk by Prof. Paul Knox » M?ir?n de Valera Seminar Room C315, Top
floor of Aras de Brun » 19th April 2011
The Botany Society of The National University of Ireland, Galway is excited to announce a seminar by
Professor Paul Knox, Centre for Plant Sciences, University of Leeds
Molecular Probes for Plant Cell Wall Biology
Tuesday, the 19th of April
M?ir?n de Valera Seminar Room C315, Top floor of Aras de Brun
Professor Paul Knox is a key figure in plant cell wall biology and leads a major European lab developing monoclonal antibodies against cell wall
components. To find out more about Professor Paul Knox?s work visit http://www.personal.leeds.ac.uk/~bmbjpk/
A practical workshop in epitope unmasking will be held the following day (20 April) ? more information to follow.
Unraveling the mysteries of the plant cell wall: Charophycean Green Algae and the evolution of wall
polymers a talk by Prof. David S. Domozych » Mairin de Valera Seminar room C315, Aras de Brun » 29th March 2011
We are very excited to announce our talk for Tuesday the 29th of March, given by Prof. David S. Domozych, from the Department of Biology
and Skidmore Microscopy Imaging Center, Saratoga Springs, New York:
"Unraveling the mysteries of the plant cell wall: Charophycean Green Algae and the evolution of wall polymers"
Ecological workshops and an art workshop in the Burren 2-3 April » Carron, Co. Clare » 2nd April – 3rd April 2011
(2 individual events)
The Botany Society of National University of Ireland, Galway will host
A WEEKEND OF ECOLOGICAL WORKSHOPS
in the NUIG field station in Carron on the 2nd & 3rd of April
All are welcome to a talk by Sharon Parr (Burren Life Project, Saturday, 12pm) with complimentary lunch to follow:"Farming the blooming
Burren ? agriculture or floriculture?"
SATURDAY WORKSHOPS
(each 2hrs long & costing ?15):
Introduction to the identification of GROUND BEETLES?, 10:00-12:00
By Brendan Canning (Applied Ecology Unit, NUIG)
See The Beetles and get flying at your carabid ID skills.
Introduction to BRYOPHYTE identification features?, 14:00-16:00
By Rory Hodd (Botany & Plant Science, NUIG)
From pretty cushions to creeping (but not creepy!) mats - they know how to conquer a roof, a stone wall or an old shoe in the back yard and
deserve to get their names out there!
Native TREES AND SHRUBS - identification and uses?, 16:00-18:00
By Anna Pielach (Landscape Architect, Botany & Plant Science, NUIG)
Fancy planting a hedgerow that will be a beautiful biodiversity oasis rather than stick out like a sore thumb on the landscape? Learn how to
identify native woody species and how they could work for you!
SUNDAY ART CLASS
(4hrs, ?20, lunch and drawing materials included, but feel free to bring your own pencils etc.):
Free-hand PENCIL DRAWING by Anna Pielach,
11:00-16:00 (including 1hr lunch break)
Always wanted to try or tried and tore a few sheets of paper and some hair out? Overcome that fear of pencil and learn how to make sketches of
trees, shrubs, rocks and whatnot! Places are limited: Reply to botanysoc@socs.nuigalway.ie or Call Anna (087 2176338) or Caitriona (086
3194210) to book your place.Overnight accommodation and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday can be provided for an additional?
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Wildlife of Connemara and the Western Islands » Mairin de Valera Seminar Rm, Aras de Brun.
» 2nd March 2011 Ger O'Donnell, the District Conservation Officer with the National Parks & Wildlife Service for the Connemara area, is going
to tell us about the "Wildlife of Connemara and the Western Islands".
Light refreshments and reception from 6.30pm
A talk by Dr Jane Stout, Trinity College Dublin - Impacts of invasive Rhododendron on native plantpollinator communities » Mairin de Valera Seminar Room, C315, Aras de Brun » 3rd February 2011 NUIG Botany Society presents a
talk by Dr Jane Stout, Trinity College Dublin. Impacts of invasive Rhododendron on native plant-pollinator communities Coffee from 6:30pm all are welcome!
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'Galway's living landscapes - Eskers' by Dr Caitriona Carlin » Mairin de Valera Seminar Room, C315B, Top Floor, Aras
de Brun » 27th January 2011
Poland - primeval forests, bisons, 3000 plant species... ...and a few other things we have that yees
don't. A Botany Society talk by Anna Pielach » MÃ¡irÃn De Valera Seminar Room (top floor of Ã•ras de Brun) » 16th
December 2010 A background lecture for the Botany Society field trip to Poland next June. A festive reception of seasonal treats will follow the
fabulous talk.
Dipterocarps, hornbills and Buddhist monks “ a forest conservation story. A talk by Dr. Micheline
Sheehy-Skeffington. » C316b Aras de Brun » 16th November 2010
Dipterocarps, hornbills and Buddhist monks - a forest conservation story. A talk by Dr. Micheline Sheehy-Skeffington.
Bryophyte Training Weekend » Carron Field Station » 12th November – 14th November 2010 (3 individual events) A series of
lectures and practical guides on Bryophytes Species from a range of habitats.
Movie - "Botany of Desire" » First year lab, bottom of Smokies » 26th October 2010
This is a "plants eye-view of the world". An interesting look at how plants have used US, and not the other way about. The tulip, the marijuana
plant, potatoes, and apples have been used to gratify certain desires for humans, and they have , in their own way, used US to expand their
populations to enormous quantities, to satisfy our desire. From award - winning author Michael Pollen.Come along for this great 2 hour
documentary, and we'll have a 10 minute tea break in Smokies at the half way point to get some refreshments! Everybody welcome! See you
soon,Bot Soc
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Brian Mongan
Vice-Auditor: Grace Hoysted
Treasurer: Shane Devlin
Secretary: Michelle Donlon
Public Relations: Louise McLaughlin
3rd Year Rep: Edel Sheerin
PhD Rep: Caitriona Maher
PhD Rep: Beatrice Ghilardi
3rd Year Rep: Linda McKee
PhD Rep: Christine Eschmann
PhD Rep: Antoine Fort
Income
Expenditure
€817.32
Bank charge
€43.90
Bank Charge
€15.92
Dinner
€733.00
Fundraising
€240.00
€10.00
€2,712.00
Printing
€100.43
USC Grant
€3,655.00
Reception
€249.15
Total
€7,440.24
Society transport
€2,880.00
Speaker accomm
€120.00
Speaker travel
€107.10
Teacher fees
€690.00
Expenditure Total
€4,933.58
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€2,506.66
Total
€7,440.24
Other Information
We held 15 committee meetings during the year. We have not held our AGM yet. Our total membership stands at 114 members.
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Business Society
Another successful year was had by NUI Galway Business Society.
The first semester began with socs day and incoming students and existing students were greatly interested in becoming members
of the society. It provided the society with an opportunity to advertise and showcase its events which enticed large numbers to join
the society.
This was followed up by a reception for first years to encourage membership of the society and potential future committee
members
The first major event of the year was the mystery tour which saw 5 buses of studetns heading to Sligo for a great night of fun and
entertainment. This is a yearly event which has been throughly enjoyed by BizSoc members.
In November, upwards of 20 students involving the committee and members headed to Kilkenny for a day and night of comedy
and economics at the Kilkeconomics festival. This involved acts and talks from the countries foremost comedians and economists.
An EGM was also held as current Auditor Fergsu Molloy was on erasmus in America for Semester 2 with Vice-Auditor Luke
McCabe taking his place. Burrwa Nashat was voted in to replace Luke as vice-auditor.
Semester 2 witnessed the societys biggest event of the year, the \'Commerce Ball\'. It was once again held in the Readisson and a
very successful and enjoyable night was had by all.
Guest speakers were at the forefront in Semester 2 with Bobby Kerr (Insomnia), Sean O\'Faolain (NAMA) and Paul
Appleby(Director of Corporate Enforcement) all giving valuable insights into their work and business lives.
The International Mystery Tour headed to Frankfurt, Germany, which is the location of the ECB. This was a very interesting trip
givin the level and involvement of the ECB in Irelands current economic affairs. 25 students had 3 very enlightening days and
nights including a trip to the Frankfurt stock exchange.
The final event of the year was the AGM with the current committee stepping down and a ew committee entering with fresh ideas
and thoughts in the hope of another great year for the Business Society.
Business Society Events
BizSoc present...Sean O'Faolaoin, National Asset Management Agency » Dillon Theatre, Concourse - Arts/Science
Building » 23rd March 2011
The NUI Galway Business Society are pleased to announce that they will be hosting an evening with Sean O'Faolain, Head of Business Services,
National Asset Management Agency (NAMA).
According to the NAMA website, The National Asset Management Agency is a key part of the solution to the current banking difficulties in
Ireland.
The Government examined all of the potential approaches available to it to deal with the riskiest loan portfolios on the balance sheets of Irish
banks. These loans were preventing banks from lending into the economy which is required to support economic recovery.
NAMA is sometimes described as a ?toxic? or ?bad? bank. In fact, it is not a bank since it will not be taking deposits from the public and will
not have a banking licence. Moreover, there will be a mix of bad or ?non-performing? loans and good or ?performing? loans in NAMA?s
portfolio
Se?n ? Faol?in is Head of Business Services in the National Asset Management Agency. He is a graduate of NUI Galway and Trinity College,
Dublin and his previous roles with the National Treasury Management Agency (NTMA) have included management of the interest rate and
currency exposures associated with the National Debt.
The talk will take place on Wednesday 23rd March at 8 pm in the Dillon Theatre, Arts/Science Building, NUI Galway.
A reception will be held afterwards in the Front Door Bar on High Street.
BizSoc present...Paul Appleby, Director of Corporate Enforcement » Dillon Theatre - Concourse - Arts/Science
Building » 22nd March 2011
The NUI Galway Business Society are pleased to announce that they will be hosting an evening with Paul Appleby, the Director of Corporate
Enforcement.
Of the important functions of the Director of Corporate Enforcement is to encourage compliance with the requirements of the Companies Acts.
The Director and his staff discharge this role by communicating publicly the benefits of compliance with the law and the consequences of noncompliance.
Mr. Appleby will be talking to the Society about his career and his experiences in this role, a role which he has held since the formation of the
Office of Director of Corporate Enforcement in 2001.
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Students currently undertaking Company Law are strongly advised to attend this talk as the role of the ODCE is an examinable topic on their
course.
The talk will take place on Tuesday 22nd March at 8 pm in the Dillon Theatre, Arts/Science Building, NUI Galway.
A reception will be held afterwards in the Front Door Bar on High Street.
The NUI Galway Commerce Ball » Radisson Blu Hotel, Lough Atalia Road » 26th January – 27th January 2011 (2 individual
events) 'The NUI Galway Commerce Ball 2011'The best ball on Campus.On the 26th of January 2010 in the Radisson Blu Hotel. Post party all
the next day in the College Bar, followed by Karma Nightclub. Not to be missed. In the past awarded NUI Galway?s best society event of the
year. All afters tickets now SOLD OUT. A limited number of Full Tickets are now available from the SocsBox. This is a ticket only event. Over
18's only and normal house rules apply. Right of Admission Refused. No ticket - No Entry. No wristband - No Entry so its important that your
wristband is worn at all times on the night. This year's nominated charity is CD's Helping Hands - Childrens' Cancer Charity for the West:
http://www.cdshelpinghands.ie/ Main event sponsors: KPMG, specialists in: audit, tax and advisory. Music and entertainment by: Keith
McDonald and the Black Magic Band, Keywest, Smash Hits and NUI Galway's very own DJ Byrno.
BizSoc executive series present: Bobby Kerr » Dillon Theatre, Concourse » 19th January 2011
The first of this semesters executive series will see Bobby Kerr come to the Business Society to talk about his life and times as a successful
entrepreneur and leading investor.
Furthermore, he is the Chairman of Insomnia Coffee and has a variety of business interests in food & hospitality, technology, hardware and
exhibition. Best known in Ireland as a Dragon on the Irish TV version of Dragons? Den, Bobby is also a popular public speaker and business
mentor. In 1999, Bobby set up PERK coffee shops in Dublin, before selling the brand to Insomnia. Bobby reinvested all the proceeds of the
PERK sale back into Insomnia and became a shareholder and CEO. Since 2004, he has led the expansion of the business from 17 to 50 shops
and increased turnover from €5 to €13 million. He became a dragon in 2008 and has made 8 investments over the first two series of the show.
Bobby will be coming to the NUI Galway Business Society to talk about his career to date and also his experiences on RTE's 'Dragon's
Den'.This is promised to be an exciting evening and all are welcome.
If you have an interest in any form of business in the future, this is a great opportunity for you.
All attendees to the talk will be entered into a draw for 2 tickets to the Commerce Ball. A reception will be held afterwards in The Front Door.
Society sponsors: KPMG, specialists in: audit, tax and advisory.
Commerce Ball Ticket Sales » Aras na Mac Leinn » 18th January 2011
Tickets go on Sale Tuesday 18th for NUI Galway's Social event of the year, the BizSoc Commerce Ball.
Tickets on sale from 12 noon in Aras na Mac Leinn - long queues are expected so arrive early to avoid disappointment.Tickets on sale Tuesday
18th January at 12 noon in the foyer of Aras na Mac Leinn.
Commerce Ball on Jan 26thFull event and dinner tickets: €60 Afters tickets: €30 Tickets strictly limited to 4 per person. Official NUI Galway ID
Card will be required. The Commerce Ball is an over 18's event and usual House Rules will apply. R.O.A.R Main event sponsors: KPMG,
specialists in: audit, tax and advisory
EGM » Dillon Theatre, Concourse » 16th November 2010
BizSoc will be having an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) next week on Tuesday the 16th of November at 8p.m. in the Dillon Theatre. A
few important issues will be addressed. If anybody new wants to get involved make sure and come along to this and we will try to fit you in!!!
This is one of the best and largest societies in the University and it is well worth getting involved for the social scene, business experience and
then the long term rewards! With the semester coming to a close its not too late to get involved for the rest of this semester and next year,
semester two is usually busier with BizSocs main events, the NUI Galway Commerce Ball, The Business Review, Speaker Engagements and the
International Mystery Tour...There will be a gathering somewhere in town when the EGM is over....!!!
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Fergus Molloy
Treasurer: Aidan Murphy
Secretary: Grainne Meagher
Vice-Auditor: Luke McCabe
Speakers Convenor: John Jackson
PRO: Paul Curley
Media Officer: David Ryan
Logistics Officer: Paul Lyster
Communications officer: Paul Tarrant
OCM: Patrick Conboy
Events: Burrwa Nashat
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Income
Expenditure
€1,076.00
Ball
€600.00
Balls
€100.00
Bank charge
€66.94
Socs box Till
€5,621.00
Dinner
€1,142.60
Sponsorship
€8,710.00
Entertainment
€250.00
USC Grant
€2,600.00
Entry fees
€294.00
Total
€18,107.00
Gifts
€620.00
Hire Bus
€2,270.00
Hoodies
€995.00
Printing
€1,402.60
Promotions
€786.20
Reception
€700.00
Security
€672.00
Society accomm
€3,433.00
Society transport
€2,482.38
Socs day expenses
€565.00
Expenditure Total
€16,279.72
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€1,827.28
Total
€18,107.00
Commerce Ball Balance Sheet - 2010/2011
Income
Expenditure
Income Category
Amount
Expenditure Category Amount
5792.93
Ball
€7485.22
Balls
€32640.2
Bank charge
€138.22
Bank Charge
€54.07
Dinner
€8750
Entertainment
€4428
Fundraising/charity
€2000
Lights
€9068.65
Materials
€1570
Society accomm
€214.7
Socs day expenses
€250
Sound
€4565.65
Expenditure Total
€38470.44
Unreconciled Cheque
€0
Total
Closing Bank Balance €16.76
Total
€38487.2
Total
€38487.2
Other Information
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ALIVE Hours
Aidan Murphy
Treasurer
Electronic Communications and Membership
Officer
Logistics Officer
Speakers Convener
OCM
Strategic Director
PRO and Commerce Ball Team
Vice Auditor
Auditor
Paul Tarrant
Paul Lyster
John Jackson
David Ryan
Patrick Conboy
Paul Curley
Burrwa Nashat
Luke McCabe
# ALIVE Students:
200 hours
350 hours
65 hours
85 hours
106 hours
600 hours
200 hours
215 hours
130 hours
9 student
2151 hours
Camara Society
The Camara NUI Galway Society is a local hub of the Irish charity Camara (www.camara.ie), an Irish volunteer organisation that
refurbishes used computers for use in educational centres across Africa. The main aims of Camara NUI Galway this year are:
„ to establish the drop-off centre for local computer donations,
„ to provide information on Camara to staff and students of NUIG, and
„ to fundraise for Camara.
As a society, we have achieved a lot during the 2010/2011 year. We had an impressive presence on campus, attending most of the
society fairs and events, holding a lemonade & snowboarding afternoon as part of the Failte Fest and hosting a monthly drop-off,
where members of the public could donate their computers to Camara. Some statistics relating to the 2010/2011 year include:
„ 14 monthly drop-offs
„ 139 members
„ €2850 raised from monthly drop-offs
„ 340 computers collected
„ 4 pick-ups from Dublin
„ 2 society trips (to Dublin HQ & Cork hub)
Next year, our aim is to attract more undergraduate students to the society (at the moment, we have many postgraduates) and to
promote Camara even more throughout the West through various fundraising events.
Camara Society Events
Monthly Computer Drop-off » Camara NUI Galway Hub, 18 Distillery Rd., NUI Galway Campus » 6th July – 2nd May 2012 (10
individual events)
First Wednesday of every month. Call 087 413 9367 for more information.
Welcome Wine Reception » aras na mac leinn » 29th September 2010
To mark the beginning of the college year and to welcome the new Camara student volunteers, Camara Galway are holding a Welcome Wine
Reception. If you are interested in the work we do; would like to donate a computer, volunteer with Camara, or simply find out a bit more about
the work we do, please come along.
There will be an introductory talk from a member of Camara Dublin about the work of Camara in general followed by a short overview about
the work that the Camara society carries out here in Galway, by myself, the auditor of Camara NUIG and two-time Camara volunteer in Africa.
Come along and have a chat about your interests and how you might like to become involved.
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Failte Fest Lemonade & Snowboarding Event » Camara Hub, 18 Distillery Rd., NUI Galway » 10th September 2010
As part of the Failte Fest to welcome new students to the clubs and societies on campus, we held a lemonade & snowboarding event at our hub
Camara AGM & End of Year Party » Camara Hub, 18 Distillery Rd., NUI Galway » 1st June 2011
Camara Society AGM, which will be held after the June computer drop-off
Camara Society Trip to Cork » Cork » 15th April – 17th April 2011 (3 individual events)
Camra society trip to Cork to meet the Camara Cork team and exchange experiences. Also visited Fota wildlife park.
Christmas Fundraising » Shop St., Galway » 19th December 2010
As part of the Camara 'Christmas Shop' campaign, we held a street-collecting and publicising event on Shop St. Galway.
Camara Society Trip to Dublin Camara HQ » Camara Dublin » 26th November – 28th November 2010 (3 individual events)
Society trip to visit the main Camara Hub in Dublin. Also visited Guinness Storehouse
Camara computer drop-off » 18 Distillery Rd., NUI Galway » 6th October – 26th May 2011 (8 individual events)
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Deirdre Lee
Treasurer: Laura Dragan
Vice-Auditor: Wassim Derguech
Secretary: Benjamin Heitmann
PR Officer: Slawomir Grzonkowski
Income
Expenditure
€0.00
Bank charge
€15.99
Bank Charge
€8.10
Dinner
€103.25
Fundraising
€2,871.20
Entertainment
€47.50
€702.00
Entry fees
€183.50
Sponsorship
€100.00
Fundraising/charity
€450.00
USC Grant
€500.00
Phone
€30.00
Total
€4,181.30
Printing
€100.00
Society accomm
€546.00
Society transport
€675.08
Socs day expenses
€157.87
Speaker travel
€20.00
Expenditure Total
€2,329.19
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€60.00
€1,792.11
Total
€4,181.30
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Lukasz Porwol
Volunteer
10 hours
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Chemistry Soc
An Cumann Ceimice (the Chemistry Society) NUI Galway both organises and fundraises all the Departmental seminars within the
School of Chemistry, NUI Galway.
Aims of An Cumann Ceimice:
To generate, sustain and further develop interest in Chemistry among NUI Galway students by means of providing an opportunity
for informal meetings and discussions between people interested in chemistry.
To acquaint people interested in chemistry with professional opportunities for chemists in education, industry and government
service.
To organise social events for members of the society.
To have financial autonomy for the purpose of financing the symposia, social and sporting events, competitions, field trips etc.
In addition to our numerous speakers and social events the undoubted hightlight of our year was our team building weekend in
Budoran where we surfed and had the perfect end to our busy year. We also raised 500 Euro for our two chosen charities Croi and
Cope at our table quiz and Fantasy Six Nations League.
Chemistry Soc Events
An Cumann Ceimice presents Bisphosphonates as molecular probes » Dillion Lecture Theatre » 2nd June 2011
"Bisphosphonates as molecular probes" Prof. Charles McKenna University of Southern California
An Cumann Ceimice - Annual Weekend Away » Donegal » 27th May – 29th May 2011 (3 individual events)
An Cumann Ceimice annual weekend away this year in the wilds of Donegal
ChemSoc's Annual Table Quiz » College Bar » 10th March 2011
2011 ChemSoc's Annual Table Quiz this year in aid of Croi and Cope, 500 E between the quiz and the RBS 6 nations Fantasy League was raised
for these two worthy charities.
RBS 6 Nations Fantasy League » School of Chemistry » 4th February 2011
Members of Chemsoc joined a fantasy league for the 6 nations to raise money for Croi and COPE
ChemOlympics » NUIG » 15th July 2011
Sports day for An Cumann Ceimice
Chemsoc goes to the dogs » Galway Greyhound Stadium » 16th June 2011
A night at the dogs for members of An Cumann Ceimice
An Cumann Ceimice presents Exploiting Natural Products Against Infectious Diseases. Challenges and
Opportunities » Dillion Lecture Theatre » 28th April 2011
"Exploiting Natural Products Against Infectious Diseases. Challenges and Opportunities"
Dr. Deniz Tasdemir, London School of Pharmacy, April 28th 2011, Dillon Theatre, 4pm
An Cumann Ceimice presents A journey through organic chemistry » Dillion Leacture Theatre » 14th April 2011
"A journey through organic chemistry"
Prof. Frank Hegarty, FICI, The Boyle Higgins Lecture of The Institute of Chemistry of Ireland, 4pm 14th April, Dillon Theater
An Cumann Ceimice presents ensible, silly, scientific and serendipitous approaches to catalytic
asymmetric synthesis » Dillion Leacture Theatre » 12th April 2011
"Sensible, silly, scientific and serendipitous approaches to catalytic asymmetric synthesis"
Dr. Matt Clarke, Hickinbottom Award from RSC 2010, University of St. Andrews, 4pm, 12th April, Dillon Theater
An Cumann Ceimice Presents Prof. Tia E. Keyes, Dublin City University "Supramolecular Designs for
Biophotonics and Interfacial Assembly" » Dilllon Theatre » 2nd December 2010 An Cumann Ceimice Presents Prof. Tia E.
Keyes, Dublin City University "Supramolecular Designs for Biophotonics and Interfacial Assembly" in the Dillon Theatre, 2nd December at
4pm. Followed by tea/coffee in the chemistry tearoom. All welcome.
Prof. Pavel Matousek will give a seminar entitled: "Noninvasive Probing of Turbid Samples using
Spatially Offset and Transmission Raman Spectroscopy" » Dillon Theatre » 31st March 2011 Prof. Pavel Matousek from
the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory will give a seminar entitled:"Noninvasive Probing of Turbid Samples using Spatially Offset and
Transmission Raman Spectroscopy"
Followed by Tea/Coffee in the chemistry tearoom. Everyone welcome.
Post Grad Christmas Party » Kingshead » 16th December 2010
Final Year Chemistry Party » Massimos » 24th March 2011
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Party for final year Chemistry students in Massimos to celebrate the end of presentations. Hope to see everyone there.
"Proteins as metal filters: Novel Metallothioneins for the discrimination between toxic Cadmium and
essential Zinc" » Dillon Theatre » 3rd March 2011
Dr. Claudia Blindauer, University of Warwick, will give a seminar entitled
"Proteins as metal filters: Novel Metallothioneins for the discrimination between toxic Cadmium and essential Zinc"Followed by tea/coffee in
the chemistry tearoom. Everyone welcome.
"Surface Confinement Effects In Enantioselective Catalysis: Facts, Models and Ligand Design" » Dillon
Theatre » 1st March 2011
Prof. Dr. Jose I Garcia Laureiro, University of Zaragoza, will give a seminar entitled
"Surface Confinement Effects In Enantioselective Catalysis: Facts, Models and Ligand Design"
Followed by tea/coffee in the chemistry tearoom. Everyone welcome.
An Cumann Ceimice Presents Prof. Jan Van Hest "Polymersomes as Artificial Organelles" » Dillon Lecture
Theatre » 17th February 2011
An Cumann Ceimice presents Prof. Jan van Hest, Radboud University Nijmegen, "Polymersomes as Artificial Organelles". Followed by
tea/coffee in the Chemistry tearoom. Everyone welcome.
An Cumann Ceimice presents Prof Tia Keys DCU "Supramolecular Designs for Biophotonics and
Interfacial Assembly" » Dillion Theatre » 3rd February 2011
Prof Tia Keyes is Associate Professor, Physical Chemistry at Dublin City University. Her lecture will be on "Supramolecular Designs for
Biophotonics and Interfacial Assembly"
NUIG Energy Night - Poster Session » Downstairs in the Orbsen Building with Reception » 26th January 2011 An Cumann
Ceimice in association with the Energy and Physics Societies present a showcase of the rich and varied range of cutting-edge energy research
currently underway at the University. With presenters working in areas from biofuels to wave energy, and smart buildings to smart grids, the
showcase will provide attendees and researchers alike with the opportunity to meet, learn and exchange ideas on the future of energy in Ireland.
Abstracts are to be received no later than 5 pm Monday the 10th of January 2011 and should be forwarded to the following email address:
nuigenergynight@gmail.com
NUIG Energy Night - "Panel Based Discussion" » O'Flaherty Lecture Theatre » 26th January 2011 Top experts from the
fields of energy technology, policy, innovation and business will come together in NUI Galway on Wednesday, 26 January, 2011 to discuss the
future of energy in Ireland. The Energy Night has been organised by the Chemistry, Energy and Physics Societies at NUI Galway. Following the
Poster Session a major fact-based panel discussion entitled Averting a Future Irish Energy Crisis will be held at 7pm in the O'Flaherty Lecture
Theatre, located on the main Concourse. Participants include Professor J. Owen Lewis, Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Authority of
Ireland (SEAI), Paul Lynam, Chief Executive of Siemens Ireland, Neil Walker, Head of the Energy and Environment Unit at the Irish Business
Employers Confederation (IBEC), and Philip Walton, Emeritus Professor of Physics at NUI Galway and nationally-renowned energy expert.
RTE‟s environmental editor Paul Cunningham will moderate the discussion.
Some Do's and Dont's of Technical Writing » Dillion Lecture Theatre » 20th January 2011
"Some Do's and Dont's of Technical Writing" Technical writing seminar with Dr. Judith Wurmel.
An Cumann Ceimice Presents Prof. John Moses "Complex Natural Product Synthesis Inspired Through
Biosynthetic Speculation" » McMunn Theatre » 30th November 2010 Prof. John Moses, University of Nottingham, winner of the Eli
Lilly 2010 UK/ROI Young Lecturer Award will give a seminar on "Complex Natural Product Synthesis Inspired Through Biosynthetic
Speculation" at 11:50 in the McMunn Theatre on Tuesday 30th November. All welcome.
An Cumann Ceimice Presents Dr. Peter Kenny "Hydrogen Bonding and Molecular Design" » Dillon Theatre »
18th November 2010 An Cumann Ceimice Present Dr. Peter Kenny:"Hydrogen Bonding and Molecular Design"Followed by tea/coffee in the
Chemistry Tearoom.Everyone welcome.
Halloween Party » College Bar » 28th October 2010
An Cumann Ceimice Halloween Party
College Bar Thursday, 28 - Oct -10. Tickets are ONLY €3 on sale from Tues 26th Oct in the Socs Box
Included in this you will: get a Refreshment, some Finger Food, be entered into the draw for Best/Worst dressed, and be in with the chance of
winning some wonderful Spot Prizes!
Seminar - Prof. Martin Albrecht - New catalytic applications with normal and abnormal carbene metal
complexes. » Dillon Theater » 22nd October 2010
An Cumann Ceimice Seminar Series Presents Prof. Martin Albrecht, University College Dublin."New catalytic applications of normal and
abnormal carbene metal complexes" Followed by reception in the Chemistry Tearoom.
An Cumann Ceimice presents "Putting the squeeze on porous materials" » Dillion lecture theatre » 14th October
2010 "Putting the squeeze on porous materials"Dr. Stephen Moggach,University of Edinburgh, Dillon lecture theatre, 4pm :Free tea/coffee and
biscuits afterwards in the chemistry tea room!!
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Seminar - Dr. Rainer Ebel - Biodiscovery from marine and extremophilic organisms » Dillon Theatre » 5th
October 2010 An Cumann Ceimice Seminar Series Presents Dr. Rainer Ebel, University of Aberdeen."Biodiscovery from marine and
extremophilic organisms".Followed by reception in the Chemistry Tearoom.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Valerie Murphy
Secretary: Sinead Burke
Vice-Auditor: Roise McGovern
Treasurer: Noel Byrne
PRO: Christine Conroy
PRO: Michelle McKinney
Income
Expenditure
€3,807.31
Bank charge
€95.89
Bank Charge
€42.54
Dinner
€820.05
Fundraising
€501.80
Entertainment
€294.00
Hoodies
€832.00
Entry fees
€1,600.00
€1,027.25
Equipment misc
€105.74
Societies day
€218.00
Fundraising/charity
€875.00
Socs box Till
€66.00
Gifts
€27.98
Sponsorship
€700.00
Hoodies
€884.55
USC Grant
€4,000.00
€663.44
Total
€11,194.90
Postage
€34.35
Prizes
€111.00
Returned Socs Money
€1,364.85
Socs day expenses
€39.99
Speaker accomm
€498.00
Speaker travel
€1,605.69
Expenditure Total
€9,020.53
€641.40
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€2,174.37
Total
€11,194.90
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Michelle Hennigan
Sinead Burke
Lorna Moynihan
Valerie Murphy
Treasurer
Secretary
Volunteer, Fundraiser
Auditor
150 hours
100 hours
30 hours
200 hours
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Chess Soc
We played lots of chess
And organised chess lessons
And that's about it.
One of our students from Malaysia
Had chess skillz that would amaze ya
Tournaments he won
Impressed everyone
And led a chess-playing craze, yeah!
There once was an AGM for chess
Which everyone said was the best
Nothing beats a
Game over pizza
Edward Lear himself would have difficulty devising a poem which would accurately encapsulate the sheer awesomeness of the
Chess Society.
Chess Soc Events
Weekly meeting » Smokey's » 1st September 2010
We will play chess. SURPRISE!
AGM » Massimo » 23rd March 2011
AGM. New committee elected.
Weekly meeting » Smokey Joe's » 1st September – 7th September 2011 (54 individual events)
Weekly meeting
Chess Soc Classes » smokies » 17th January – 4th April 2011 (12 individual events)
Learn to play chess
Chess Soc Classes » Smokey's » 13th September – 2nd May 2011 (34 individual events)
Come to learn better chess with our teacher who will introduce you to chess and improving your openings and tacts and basic end game theory.
Christmas Tournament and Party » TB303 » 1st December 2010
Christmas Tournament and Party. 40 participants - won by Angel Proorocu.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Emer Buckley
Vice-Auditor: Cian Larkin
Treasurer: Andrew Staunton
Secretary: Fintan Hegarty
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Emer Buckley
Vice-Auditor: Conall Hegarty
Treasurer: Declan O'Loughlin
Secretary: Fintan Hegarty
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Income
Expenditure
€127.13
Dinner
€160.00
Bank Charge
€0.06
Entry fees
€1,740.50
USC Grant
€4,316.50
Equipment misc
€586.00
Total
€4,443.69
Prizes
€100.00
Returned Socs Money
€290.00
Teacher fees
€1,440.00
Expenditure Total
€4,316.50
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€127.19
Total
€4,443.69
Other Information
Chinese Society
The society began with a potluck party in October to welcome new members of the society. The potluck party was a success with
many turning up and bringing different dishes from different countries.
This year, we introduced karaoke sessions for the members of the society and this new idea is very much welcomed by quite a
number of our members who never failed to make good use of this opportunity to sing their hearts out. The main event of the
Society for this academic year was the Chinese New Year dinner in February. The Chinese New Year dinner is considered one of
the most important dinner for Chinese all around the World as it is believed to be one of the most important nights when all family
members sit around the table to feast to mark the new year according to the Lunar calendar.
Chinese Society Events
Chinese New Year Dinner » the HUB, Aras na Mac Leinn » 5th February – 6th February 2011 (2 individual events)
The Chinese New Year starts on the 3rd of February and it's the norm for Chinese around the world to gather around during this festive season
for a dinner!! It's the Year of Rabbit this year; may the Year of Rabbit brings loads of luck and happiness to everyone!!
Post-exam party!! » The Space » 17th December – 18th December 2010 (2 individual events)
It's karaoke time again after all the crazy amount of hours spent in the reading room and library!!
Pizza night and karaoke!!! » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 23rd October – 24th October 2010 (2 individual events)
The society's first ever karaoke session!! Come join us and sing your heart out!!!
Potluck!!! » The Space » 2nd October 2010
This first event of the society is open to everyone - be it member or non-member of the society. The main purpose of this event is to welcome all
our new members and to get to know each other better!!! Come join us and make some new friends!!!
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Kezanne Tong
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Kezanne Tong
Vice-Auditor: Xiao Hu
Treasurer: Emma Samijono
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Income
Expenditure
€217.36
€27.26
Bank charge
Bank Charge
€10.89
Dinner
€11.70
Reception
€416.14
€51.70
USC Grant
€500.00
Returned Socs Money
€122.72
Total
€739.95
Expenditure Total
€617.82
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€122.13
Total
€739.95
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Kezanne Tong
Auditor
95 hours
Choral Soc
The Choral Society is an unauditioned choir for both students, staff and alumni of National University of Ireland, Galway. We
have had many performances, nights out and trips for our members over the two semesters. We strive to provide a happy
atmosphere in The College Chapel in which we practice every week. We have gained many valuable new menbers as well as
dedicated committee members that try to improve the society every year. We enjoyed singing songs from different genres with our
conductor Eamonn who joined us at the start of the first semester. The Choral Society has been one of the longest-running
societies in NUIG and records for the society date back to 1867.
We had two performances, one at the end of each semester. For our Christmas concert, we organized a joint performance with The
Traditional Society and The NUIG Orchestra which was a great success. We also had a concert at the end of March which was in
aid of the Japanese Red Cross in which we raised almost 400 euro. We also did busking for Muscailt where we sang in areas such
as Smokie Joe\'s, The Library Foyer and The Arts Mellenium Building. It was a very eventful year as we had to search for a new
conductor at the beginning of the first semester which was difficult. We overcame challenges and organised practices and events
that have been very successful.
Choral Soc Events
Choralsoc Practice, AGM and PIZZA! » College Chapel in AMB car park » 28th September 2010
First choral society practice, AGM to elect treasurer and webmaster, and free pizza afterwards!
Get Back: The Beatles Story Trip » Dublin (The Olympia Theatre and Barnacles Hostel) » 25th March – 26th March 2011 (2
individual events)
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chopralsoc head off to dublin to see Get Back, the Beatles Story. Stay overnight in Barnacles Hostel and head back the next day. Bus departure
from coach station 3pm. Show in the Olympia Theatre at 9pm.
Concert for Japan » Cube Theatre, Aras na Mac Leinn » 23rd March 2011
Proceeds from the concert go towards the Japanese relief effort in the wake of the series of natural disaters which have left many in a state of
acute need.
Choralsoc rehearsal and AGM! » College Chapel » 22nd March 2011
Our last practice before the end of year concert the next day, and AGM!!!! If you've missed a few practices but want to be part of the
performance, don't worry - we'll be going through everything!! As to the AGM, Most of the current committee will be gone next year so please
consider going up for a position. The positions up for grabs are:
Auditor Chairing meetings, communication with other parties outside the society, the head honcho (or honcha), the lord (or lady) almighty.
Well no - actually we're very democratic. All positions in the committee count just as much as the auditor, but the auditor is held accountable for
the society itself.
Vice-Auditor
See above, in the case where the auditor is busy, or feeling lazy, or just has too much on his/her plate and can't cope with it all.
Secretary
Basic duties include photocopying music, taking minutes, booking rooms, or if unable to do so - find someone to do it for them.
Treasurer
The financial mastermind of the society. If you're interested, but feel uneasy about money and such - the system the societies office has set up for
you is, I am told, quite brilliant, so give it a go anyway!!
PR Officer
Posters.
And whatever else you can think of o'course. It's up to you - you're the creative one!
Trips Officer
Pretty self explanatory - you'll be in charge of booking hotels and buses and so on and so forth.
Health And Safety Officer
Making sure we're all healthy and safe.
Webmaster
Maintenance of our website (which is actually quite a good one). Alternatively, re-creation of it, if that's the mindset you're in.
OCM (ORdinary Committee Member)
If you want to be in the committee in a less major way, or want to see what it's all about.
Put the date in your collective diaries. Ponder over the next two weeks (nay less. Yikes!). Remember - we all had no experience with this sort of
thing at the start of the year, so there's no reason why you can't run!
Choralsoc weekly rehearsal! » College chapel » 1st February – 21st March 2011 (7 individual events)
Weekly rehearsal for choralsoc with nights out every second week. Come along regardless of experience, attendance, or skill!
Weekly Rehearsal » College Chapel » 25th January 2011
Weekly choralsoc rehearsal - come along and sing, or just listen. No audition, no experience required, as long as you like singing and can sing in
tune!
Choral Soc Rehearsal, EGM and Welcome Party! » College Chapel / College Bar » 18th January 2011
First rehearsal of the term, complete with EGM and after party - pizza and more on the house!
Moulin Rouge Singalong » IT250 » 18th November 2010
Singalong brought to you by Choralsoc and GUMS. Come along and sing along with Nicole, Ewan, and all your friends!
Choralsoc go busking! » Various locations around college » 18th November 2010
See if you can spot us! Choralsoc are going to sing at various locations around the college as part of Music Week, joining the other buskers
taking over the grounds during the week.
Weekly Rehearsal » College Chapel » 19th October – 3rd December 2010 (7 individual events)
Come along for our weekly practice to sing, have fun and meet new people! No audition, no experience needed - you just need to enjoy singing!
Choral Soc Rehearsal and Night Out! » College Chapel and Busker Brownes » 12th October 2010
This week we've space booked at Busker Brownes so anyone stuck for where to go Tuesday evening come along and get to know your fellow
members!
Choralsoc Practice » College Chapel in AMB car park » 5th October 2010
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Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Thomas McGrath
Secretary: Catherine Conneely
Vice-Auditor: Astrid Karlsson
Travel Officer: Claire McCallion
Treasurer: Fionnuala Connolly
OCM: Cormac Ryan
Committee 2011/2012
Secretary: Catherine Conneely
Vice-Auditor: Astrid Karlsson
OCM: Kevin McCague
Auditor: Thomas McGrath
Treasurer: Fionnuala Connolly
Income
Expenditure
€118.44
Bank charge
€21.41
Bank Charge
€10.95
Dinner
€165.77
Fundraising
€591.50
Entertainment
€50.00
€725.00
Entry fees
€337.50
Muscailt
€100.00
Fundraising/charity
€387.50
Socs box Till
€248.00
Hoodies
€575.00
Ticket Sales
€200.00
€44.35
USC Grant
€4,500.00
Printing
€30.00
Total
€6,493.89
€20.00
Returned Socs Money
€2,645.00
Society accomm
€203.40
Society transport
€180.00
Socs day expenses
€10.00
Teacher fees
€1,200.00
Expenditure Total
€5,869.93
€70.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€623.96
Total
€6,493.89
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Colm O'Rourke
Christopher Cosgrove
Catherine Conneely
Astrid Karlsson
Kate Curran
Kevin McCague
Thomas McGrath
Danielle Cuffe
Caitlin Finnigan
Lauren Jackson
# ALIVE Students:
OCM (1st semester)
Webmaster
OCM
Auditor
Secretary
PRO
Health and Safety Officer
Vice Auditor
Vice-Secretary
Treasurer
16 hours
70 hours
21 hours
130 hours
78 hours
50 hours
70 hours
50 hours
40 hours
40 hours
10 student
565 hours
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Christian Union Soc
This has been a great year of fantastic relationship building and growth for the Christian Union. Every year we get a almost
entirely new group of people coming to the Christian Union. Even from semester to semester there are significant changes to the
people that come to CU. This year in particular there have been great relationships formed as we all journeyed together to grow
our relationship with Jesus and seek his will in our lives. These relationships have been built in times of Worship through song in
our weekly meetings or in times of teaching by a guest speaker, or just watching a movie at our fortnightly movie evening. There
have been times of outreach where we have helped some local charities, most particularly the \"shoe boxes\" over Christmas time.
We have had a consistent group of people attending our weekly bible study on sunday evenings, which has really been a
consistent ministry and also consistent growth in fellowship and relationship. As a whole we have really all grown together and
have influenced each others lives for the better.
Christian Union Soc Events
Easter Conference for CU Leaders » TBA » 15th April – 18th April 2011 (4 individual events)
Surf Trip 2 » Lahinch » 26th March – 27th March 2011 (2 individual events)
Lahinch Surf Trip. Second time around! All really welcome!
Welcome Back Pizza Party » TBA » 12th January 2011
Girl's Lunch and Bible Study » TBA » 3rd December 2010
The girls of CU will meet for lunch and Bible Study. Come and join in!
JOint Colleges Conference » Avoca, Wicklow » 29th October – 31st October 2010 (3 individual events)
Joint Colleges Conference in Avoca. For more info. contact CU Soc.
Weekly meeting » Common Room, College Chapel » 15th September 2010
fun, fellowship, teaching & worship in God's presence
CU at the Movies » Check with Society for House » 10th September – 29th April 2011 (17 individual events)
Christian Union Movie nights will run every fortnight. We will have films in the members houses. Please check with the society for which house
it will be in. All are welcome.
Sunday Evening Bible Study » 30 Hazel Park (off Thomas Hynes Rd.) , Galway City » 20th February – 3rd April 2011 (7 individual
events)
If you are looking for a place to connect with other students and read the Bible together, then this is the place for you! Each week the CU has a
Bible study on Sunday evening which basically mirrors the content presented in our weekly Wednesday meeting, though on Sunday we really
get to dive deeper into the material and explore it in a friendly and informal context (not to mention the tea and biscuits!). This Bible study is a
great place of fellowship and a place to ask questions and really figure out what the Bible has to say on a whole range of issues. You are more
than welcome to come out! :)
Surf Trip » Lahinch » 19th October – 21st October 2010 (3 individual events)
Come along to our Surf trip. All are welcome
Weekly Meeting » The Space, Aras Na Macleinn » 26th January – 30th March 2011 (10 individual events)
Everyone is welcome to our weekly meeting; whether you have some questions about our faith, you don't believe in God and want to know why
we do, you are a committed follower of Jesus or you are just looking for a safe location to get some support and guidance , you'd be more than
welcome! During this time we worship God through music and song; we learn about Him from guest speakers and have friendship and
fellowship together afterwards over a cupa and snacks.We believe that there is a great power in the saving message that Jesus' life, death and
ressurection brings and would like to bring this message of faith, hope and love to our campus.
Bible Study » 30 Hazel Park (off Thomas Hynes Rd.) , Galway City » 23rd January 2011
Bible study is the place where a student can go to learn about Gods Word while growing in friendship and fellowship with the others in the
group. The small group setting lends itself to areas of ministry that the bigger weekly meetings could not. It is in these small groups that close
relationships are developed and where people can have real space and time to bring forward the struggles and joys of their lives. There is a time
of prayer where prayer requests and praises are welcomed. Studying the Bible obviously plays a critical part of these small group times. We
study the bible in different ways. We take a few weeks and look at a particular book in the bible or we look at topics or ideas and look at
different sections of the bible that speak into those topics or ideas. Essentially we want to be true to what God is saying and at the same time be
relevant to the students attending the studies. The topics or ideas studied usually mirror what we are looking at in the Weekly Meetings.
Everyone is welcome!
Christian Union Weekly Meeting » The Space, Aras na Macleinn » 19th January 2011
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This is our main CU meeting which happens weekly. Everyone is welcome to come; whether you have questions about the Christian faith, you
don't believe in God but you want to know why we do, you are a believing Christian wanting to grow in your faith or you just feel a bit lost and
are looking for a warm environment where you can rest, you will be more than welcome! What we do can vary a bit from week to week, but in
general we have a time of worship through music and singing; learn through the thoughts of guest speakers and have some fun and fellowship
together afterwards with a hot drink and goodies. There are also discussion times and times of prayer and reflection. We believe that there is a
great saving and healing power that comes from Jesus' life, death and resurrection and we want to share this with the campus. He can change
your life if you let Him.
Committee 2010/2011
Vice-Auditor: Joseph Carson
Treasurer: Sinead Leahy
Auditor: Wilhelm Van Der Walt
Communication: Frances Henderson
Media: Lukas Spies
Income
Expenditure
€2,312.12
Bank charge
€12.50
Socs box Till
€120.00
Dinner
€160.26
Ticket Sales
€85.00
Entertainment
€661.46
USC Grant
€921.50
Entry fees
€160.00
Total
€3,438.62
Equipment misc
€146.91
Lights
€181.50
Materials
€159.91
Reception
€120.68
Returned Socs Money
€158.14
Society accomm
€276.31
Society transport
€552.00
Speaker travel
€60.00
Teacher fees
€360.00
Expenditure Total
€3,009.67
€89.75
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€428.95
Total
€3,438.62
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Sinead Leahy
Wilhelm Van Der Walt
Joseph Carson
Treasurer
Auditor
Vice-auditor
160 hours
160 hours
250 hours
# ALIVE Students: 3
# Hours Volunteered: 570
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Classics Soc
The Classics Society provides a forum for discussion and debate on all aspects of antiquity, offering students a chance to deploy
their skills of critical thinking and also to offer all students, whether they study Classics or not, an enriched experience outside the
confines of lectures and exam halls. The society organized six guest lectures this year and a society trip to Barcelona in March.
Classics Soc Events
Classic's Society Meeting » The View » 14th September 2010
First general meeting of Classic's Soc.
Rhetoric in Athenian Democracy: Argument, Abuse and Violence » siobhan mckenna theatre » 25th January 2011
Archaeology of the Senses and the Aegean Bronze Age » Siobhan McKenna Theatre. » 7th April 2011
It should be a great talk, especially for any future archeologists, and it would be great to have as many people as possible to be there; the Margret
Heavey Memorial lecture is the biggest event for the Society.
Theories of Art in Ovid and Wilde » Siobhan McKenna Theatre » 14th March 2011
The lecture will deal with what art meant to both these brilliant technicians - in their use of language and ideas. Both artists paid for the view of
life: Ovid by permanent exile in a half-barbarian half Greek port on the Black Sea; Wilde in a traumatic exile in France.
Hellenism and Homosexuality in Victorian Oxford » Siobhan McKenna Theatre. » 22nd November 2010
The talk with deal with topics such as Greek influences on writers such as Oscar Wilde and much more!
Guest Lecturer: "Ancient Ideas of Evolution and the Origin of Species". » IT250 » 26th October 2010
Dr Gordon Campbell (NUI Maynooth) will join Classics Society for a lecture, entitled, "Ancient Ideas of Evolution and the Origin of Species".
Glen Dudbridge: Comparisons between Rome and Jin Dynasty China(265 A.D - 420 A.D) » siobhan mckenna
theatre, Arts Millenium » 12th October 2010
Professor Glen Dudbridge, a retired professor from Oxford University, will be giving a talk about 3rd century China, just after the period of the
three kingdoms era when China was unified. The talk will be very imformative to people interested in Chinese History and also for people who
enjoy reading and learning about ancient Rome. It will be a good chance for any Classicists to see what was going on in another major Empire at
the time Rome's power was starting to dwindle. Hope to see you there
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Neasa O'Callaghan
Secretary: Brid O'Connor
Treasurer: Paul O'Connor
PRO: Helene Lynch
Web Master: Nathan McGreal
OCM: Kelly Keady
OCM: Steve Daly
OCM: Jane Quigley
Vice-Auditor: Tadgh Malone
Income
Expenditure
€-1.38
€391.00
Bank charge
€403.40
Dinner
€540.00
€233.15
USC Grant
€3,241.74
Returned Socs Money
Total
€3,631.36
Society transport
€1,500.00
Speaker accomm
€470.00
Speaker travel
€400.00
Expenditure Total
Cash In Hand
Total
€3,546.55
€18.50
€0.00
€84.81
€3,631.36
Other Information
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ALIVE Hours
Lance Kerrigan
Neasa O'Callaghan
Paul O'Connor
PRO Semester one
Auditor
Treasurer
10 hours
70 hours
138 hours
Comedy Soc
NUIG Comedy Soc is a society dedicated to the promotion and practice of comedy both on and off campus, including stand up,
improv, film and song! In recent years, NUIG Comedy Soc has become one of the biggest and most successful societies in the
university. We revived it like a dead parrot. We have were awarded both the Phoenix Award and Best Original Muscailt Event last
year, and intend on doing even better next time around.
Membership to the society guarantees discounted entry to the local comedy club (weekly stand up, bi-monthly improv & unique
musical acts!) in town as well as priority access to certain campus events.
Comedy Soc is a fantastic experience and a brilliant society. We\'re so good, we have our own silly walk. The Ministry of Silly
Walks defined it as just jump to the left, and then a step to the right. With your hands on your hips, bring your knees in tight an...oh wait...
Comedy Soc Events
Joe Rooney & more. » Roisin Dubh » 29th September 2010
Tickets are only €5 from the Socs Box! You must sign up to Comedy Soc to avail of the offer.
Very exciting line up of Joe Rooney, Rory O'Hanlon, Steve Cummins and Kevin Goldsmith!
Meeting & EGM! » Meeting Room 1 » 27th September 2010
Quick intro to Comedy Soc and elections to the committee. If you're interested in getting involved it is essential you come to this! Membership
cards should also be available (if they arrive), so yeah, it's in your best interest to come along and collect that at the very least! Information
regarding the RTÃ‰ Stand & Deliver recordings will also be available. Comedy Soc has a set amount of guaranteed tickets, it will be first come
first served so if the line ups below appeal make sure to come along this Monday! Wednesday 6th Oct: Steve Hughes, Mike Wilmot, Josie Long,
Karl Spain. Thursday 7th Oct: Andrew Maxwell, Colin Murphy, Milton Jones, John Lynn.
Mighty Boosh Marathon » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 23rd September 2010
Come with us now on a journey through time and space...to the world of the Mighty Boosh! Provide your own hallucinogens, we'll bring the tea.
Rubberbandits &more! » Roisin Dubh » 22nd September 2010
RUBBERBANDITS
Fresh from The Electric Picnic all‟s well, as fresh as you can be when you live in a Tesco carrier bag - The Rubberbandits are coming to Galway.
Los Banditos Roberos, as they are known in Southhill, are a comedy hip-hop act from Limerick. But that doesn‟t do them justice. Straddling the
comedy and music worlds like tracksuit wearing colossuses, this is South Park live with added social commentary. It‟s crude and rude but hits
the target every time. The Bandits, as they are sometimes known in South Armagh, remain anonymous both on and off stage. They‟re a bit like
Ireland‟s Stig but louder and smelling of glue. Tickets only €7.50 from the Socs Box!
Black Books Marathon » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 21st September 2010
Black Books is a BAFTA award-winning British sitcom created by Dylan Moran and Graham Linehan and produced by Nira Park, and first
broadcast on Channel 4 from 2000 to 2004. Starring Moran, Bill Bailey and Tamsin Greig, it is set in the eponymous London bookshop "Black
Books" and follows the lives of its hostile and belligerent owner Bernard Black (Moran), his enthusiastic assistant Manny Bianco (Bailey) and
their neurotic friend Fran Katzenjammer (Greig).
David O'Doherty » O'Flaherty Theatre » 20th September 2010
David O'Doherty is the stage name of David O'Doherty - comedian, writer and 1990 East Leinster under 14s triple jump bronze medallist. In
receiving The if.com Award (formerly The Perrier Award) at the 2008 Edinburgh Festival, he joined a list of former winners that includes Dylan
Moran, Steve Coogan and The League of Gentlemen. He is the author of several books, including co-writing the recent bestselling 100 Facts
About Pandas. Tickets are €8 and are on salefrom the SU Office.
IT Crowd Marathon » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 16th September 2010
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Banished from the ivory towers of Reynholm Industries, the IT crowd lurk below ground, avoiding work and social contact in equal measure...
Tom Stade & more! » RÃ³isÃn Dubh » 15th September 2010
Tom Stade, Stuart Goldsmith and Robbie Bonham will all be performing in the Laughter Lounge this week. Tickets are only 5 euro for Comedy
Soc members (say Comedy Soc on the door if you have not yet been issued a membership card/haven't purchased tickets from the Socs Box).
Father Ted Marathon » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 15th September 2010
Last year's Tedathon was such a success we're going to bring it back to kick off the year! Look forward to episode after episode of your favourite
priests on Craggy Island.
Danny Dowling, Robbie Bonham & Friends! » Bailey Allen Hall » 12th September 2010
Danny and Robbie will be performing sets during the Fa?ilte Fest Fresher's party.
Abandoman, Paul Tylak, Rory O'Hanlon vage & Eric Lalor » Roisin Dubh » 27th April 2011
Tickets from the Socs Box as always, only five euro!
Winner ? The Hackney Empire New Act of The Year 2010
The undoubted hit of the Galway Comedy Festival closing party, Abandoman create hilarious musical numbers at lightning speed. Comedian
Rob Broderick and multi-instrumentalist James Hancox create songs based solely on audience suggestions. This is fantastically funny,
improvised musical comedy. "Flight of the Conchords meets 8 Mile" "Nothing short of genius." - Chortle.co.uk
"Killer punchlines - note-perfect, lyrically mind-blowing hip-hop improv. Genius!" The Stage
BICS Awards » Galway Bay Hotel » 21st April 2011
As the Rubberbandits say, can't wait!
Those of you with tickets will be notified, this is a committee only event.
Colin Murphy, Danny Dowling, Steve Benn & John Lynn » Roisin Dubh » 20th April 2011
Get your tickets from the Socs Box for only 5 euro!
Colin Murphy is undisputably the funniest guy on the Panel *
Legendary curmudgeon and star of the Panel and BBC?s The Blame Game, this Belfast comic is a natural performer, superb mimic and proof
that straight stand-up is hard to beat. His delivery is immaculate, ultra-fast and never unintelligible. More infectiously he has a knack of making
each member of the audience feel like a friend.
Neil Delamere: The Implement of Divilment » Roisin Dubh » 30th March 2011
Tickets will be available from the Socs Box soon. Star of RTE?s The Panel, BBC?s The Blame Game, Michael McIntyre?s Comedy Roadshow
and most recently host of Republic of Telly, Neil Delamere returns with his usual mix of quick-fire banter and hilarious storytelling in his
fantastic new show ?Implement of Divilment?.
Divilment? promises an unforgettable comic experience guaranteed to leave you wanting more.
Comedy Soc AGM » Meeting Room 1, Aras na Mac Leinn » 28th March 2011
Final Comedy Soc meeting of the year, to be followed by pizza in the College Bar. We'll be electing a new committee for next year, and
discussing any remaining issues, hopefully giving out hoodies and giving info regarding comedy in April.Get involved, guys. It's an awesome
society, but it's only as good as you guys are gonna make it!
Young, Gifted & Green! » Roisin Dubh » 16th March 2011
Aidan Bishop, Andrew Stanley, Chris Kent and Fred Cooke are all performing this Wednesday! Consider it a warm up to Paddy's Day. Tickets
are only ?5 from the Socs Box, or ?7.50 on the door with your membership card.
Hope to see you all there!
Andrew Maxwell, Trevor Browne & Joe Rooney » Roisin Dubh » 9th March 2011
Tickets are 5e from the Socs Box or 7.50e on the door with your Comedy Soc membership card!
Tedfest Toilet Duck Awards » Roisin Dubh » 23rd February 2011
Tickets are 5e from the Socs Box or 7.50e on the door with your Comedy Soc membership card!
Sixteen of Ireland's up and coming comedians have agreed to go mano a mano, in a comedic war of wits until there's only one left standing. This
glorious victor will walk away with the spoils of war, bragging rights, a bag of cash for themselves and filthy looks from their loser friends. Not
to mention the beautiful Toilet Duck Award.
This years contenders: Ian Perth, Sean Hegarty, Marcus O'Laoire, Conor O'Toole, Greg Marks, John Brennan, Kevin Lockard, David Hurley,
Ben Buckley, Ed Salmon, Rory O'Hanlon, Aidan Killian, Ruardhri Ward, Adam Burke, Trevor Browne & Lucy Moffatt
Here's the plan of battle.The Sixteen comics will assemble in the Roisin Dubh. Steve Cummins will host the evening and do his damnedest to
whip the audience into a froth of unimaginable glee.
Each comedian has just two minutes to impress you, the audience, so it's best jokes first, if someone falters, they're gone after two minutes. It's
fast and furious guerrilla comedy. Proper hit and run stuff until there are only two comics left.
In our final round these two fine warriors of wit have five minutes each to impress you. The loser should slink off into the night while the winner
sobs "You love me, you really really love me." in a glorious pastiche of some tit at the Oscars years ago.
Maeve Higgins: Ready For This? » Roisin Dubh » 19th February 2011
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Tickets are 5e from the Socs Box or 7.50e on the door with your membership card!
A night of fun with brilliant comedy, a special guest, a couple of baking tips and maybe even some signature cat material!!
Can you wait? Before you answer that, Shhh! [Maeve puts hand over reader?s mouth.] You'll have to! [She removes hand.]Also, you'll need to
get tickets. After that, I'll take care of things - it'll be amazing. See you soon!
Jarlath Regan, Gearoid Farrelly & Karl Spain » Roisin Dubh » 16th February 2011
Tickets are 5.50e from the Socs Box, or 7.50e on the door with your Comedy Soc membership card.
"Side-splitting stuff...causes near hysteria in the room" The Metro ****
'Like Dylan Moran on valium.' Three Weeks
'Charming, clever and original. The best Irish comedian you've never heard of.' The Dubliner Magazine
"Regan is a pro, a great comedian, and knows what works and doesn't" - Edinburgh Hairline ****
'The best young talent in Dublin' - Hot Press
'Brilliant. Definitely one to watch.' - Ed Byrne
Keith Farnan: Sex Traffic » tbc » 15th February 2011
This event is being hosted by Comedy Soc, in association with Human Rights Soc. Tickets will be available from the Socs Box soon.
This is political comedy at its best, perfectly balanced, deadly serious and very funny!
THE SKINNY
Incisive, brilliant comedy. We should be shouting from the rooftops about him.
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Committee Meeting » The Hub » 14th February 2011
Committee meeting to organise the next few weeks of Comedy Soc. General members are welcome to join or come along if they have any
ideas/want to know what's going ahead/get involved next year!
Muscailt: Tim Fitzhigham » Bailey Allen Hall » 8th February 2011
The award-winning Tim Fitzhigham will be performing a FREE event as part of Muscailt this year.
Tim is a three-time world record holder, has rowed across the English Channel in a bathtub, Morris danced from London to Norwich and sailed
down the Thames in a paper boat. He is also a knight in Spain and an award winning author and actor. Sir Tim Fitzhigham is the quintessential
British eccentric. Think Monty Python compiled into one fantastic man.
Renowned for his appearances in Andrew Maxwell's Fullmooners, and for selling out his annual show at the Edinburgh Fringe five years in a
row, Tim Fitzhigham is not one to miss this week!
Jack Whitehall, Foil Arms & Hog & Fred Cooke! » R?is?n Dubh » 2nd February 2011
Tickets are 5e from the Socs Box or 7.50e on the door! This week's comedy comes from Jack Whitehall (Mock The Week), the amazing Foil,
Arms & Hog (Dublin sketch group, absolutely fantastic) and Fred Cooke (Fergus from the SPAR ad).Don't miss out :D
Abandoman, Josh Howie & Keith Farnan! » RÃ³isÃn Dubh » 26th January 2011If you missed Abandoman during the Comedy
Festival, now is your chance to catch them again! Returning to the RÃ³isÃn, with the lovely Keith Farnan in tow, this promises to be an
awesome night of comedy. Tickets only 8e from the Socs Box or use your membership card on the door!
Dead Cat Bounce Live Album Recording! » RÃ³isÃn Dubh » 22nd January 2011
Comedy Soc cannot praise Dead Cat Bounce enough. You really MUST check them out, and this is the perfect opportunity. Two shows, one
night, one album. Come along and make your voice heard!Tickets available from the Socs Box or show your membership card on the door.
David McSavage & John Colleary » Roisin Dubh » 19th January 2011
The Savage Eye is back for a second season on RTE2. You've seen them on the screen, now check out their stand up!Tickets are only 7.50e for
Comedy Soc members, get them from the Socs Box or show your Comedy Soc membership card on the door!
Roisin Conaty, Tom Deacon, Keith Farnan & Ryan Pancoast (Comedy Soc) » Roisin Dubh » 1st December 2010
Tickets only 5.50 from the Socs Box!
Our very own Ryan Pancoast will be doing an open spot tonight too, so come along and support yet another NUIG Comedy Soc-er as he braves
the Roisin Dubh stage!
Pete Johansson, Marcel Lucont & Andrew Stanley! » Roisin Dubh » 24th November 2010
Tickets only €5 from the Socs Box.
Pete Johansson and Marcel Lucont are coming to Galway off the back of amazingly successful Edinburgh runs this summer, with both earning
themselves multiple 5 star reviews and sell out shows. These guys are not to be missed, especially not when the cost for all three is less than any
of their shows on the Fringe.
Choke! Improv Workshops » The View » 22nd November 2010
Sign up in the Socs Box for €2."Improvised comedy is exactly as the title suggests “ nothing is rehearsed, everything is created in the spur of
the moment and we rely purely on the audience to make suggestions. It‟s very fast moving, energizing, different every time and fantastic
entertainment for absolutely everyone.
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The Choke workshops will help boost your confidence and encourage you in how best to imrove your performance. They are suitable for any
and everyone, so sign up now!
Geoff Boyz, Foil, Arms & Hog and more! » Roisin Dubh » 17th November 2010
Tickets only €5 from the Socs Box!Geoff Boyz, Foil, Arms & Hog, Willa White and Trevor Browne will all be performing. Really cannot
encourage attendance to this show enough, Foil, Arms & Hog are absolutely genius. The best of Irish sketch comedy without a doubt.
Meeting » Meeting Room 1, Aras na Mac Leinn » 11th November 2010
Quick meeting about the next few gigs and future events, such as a trip to London and what marathons we have ahead.
Stephen Carlin & more! » Roisin Dubh » 10th November 2010
Stephen Carlin, Chris Martin and Gar Murren will be performing in RÃ³isÃn Dubh this week, tickets are only €5 from Socs Box for Comedy
Soc members. They'll be available from Monday afternoon.
Tiernan Douieb with Foil, Arms & Hog » IT125G » 4th November 2010
Tickets are only €5 from the Socs Box. Tiernan Douieb is a highly acclaimed UK comedian, known for his brilliantly successful Edinburgh
Fringe shows, as well as appearances at various UK festivals and venues. Tiernan has supported such comics as Jim Jefferies, Russell Howard
and Mark Watson, and is on the verge of breaking out onto the international comedy scene. He's being joined by Foil, Arms & Hog, the
reknowned Dublin-based sketch group who reached the finals of the Stand Up Showdown in the Galway Comedy Festival and close to sold out
their second Edinburgh Fringe show (Strangers With Sweets) this year.
These guys are absolutely brilliant and are coming over as part of Healthy Living Week, so be sure not to miss it!
Aprés Match » Town Hall Theatre » 24th October 2010
Limited number of discount tickets available from the Socs Box!
With the Premiership once again dominating out TV screens and euro 2012 group matches in their early stages AprÃ¨s Match are out of
hibernation and playing ball. All credit to Gary Cooke, RisteÃ¡rd Cooper and Barry Murphy for this new show featuring the sensational singing
trio, renowned throughout Letrim, 'The River Tenors'.
Colin Murphy, Abandoman, Carl Donnelly & Andrew Maxwell! » Radisson Live Lounge » 24th October 2010 Limited
number of discount tickets available from the Socs Box!
Stand Up Showdown w/Andrew & Damo » Roisin Dubh » 24th October 2010
Limited number of discount tickets available from the Socs Box! Sixteen of Ireland‟s funniest comedians have agreed to go mano a mano, in a
comedic war of wits until there‟s only one left standing. This glorious victor will walk away with the spoils of war “ bragging rights, a bag of
cash for themselves, a big fat cheque for their favourite charity and filthy looks from their loser friends.
Keith Farnan - No Blacks, No Jews, No Dogs, No Irish (All Welcome) » Town Hall Studio » 24th October 2010
Limited number of discount tickets available from the Socs Box! Only 5 euro!
The star of "Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow" (BBC1), Cork's Keith Farnan is here for one night only. Criminally talented, Farnan is a
truly groundbreaking performer. This award-winning show refreshes the intellect and shakes the imagination's cobwebs. Charismatic! Cocky!,
Opinionated! Keith is all of those, so grab a seat for what will undoubtedly be the hottest ticket of the festival...Numbers strictly limited.
Jason Byrne, Pappy's & Paddy Courtney! » Roisin Dubh » 24th October 2010
Limited number of discount tickets available from the Socs Box!Check previously listed events for comedian bios. It's gonna be an awesome
show, you really don't want to miss Pappy's. They're beyond fabulous.
Late Night Gimp Fight » Roisin Dubh » 23rd October 2010
Limited number of 2 for 1 tickets available from the Socs Box!
Rich Hall, Brendon Burns & Jason Byrne! » Town Hall Theatre » 23rd October 2010
Check previous event listings for info on both Rich Hall and Brendon Burns. Trying to avoid repeating bios!
Rubberbandits, Hardy Bucks, Grandmaster Cash & Hector! » Radisson Live Lounge » 23rd October 2010 Limited
number of discount tickets available at the Socs Box for only 7.50 euro!
Guys, you really don't want to miss this. It's gonna be ace.
Maeve Higgins, Pappy's & Gerry Mallon! » Cuba* » 23rd October 2010
Andrew Maxwell, Skype Comedy, Danny Dowling & Paddy Courtney! » Roisin Dubh » 23rd October 2010
Rich Hall » Roisin Dubh » 22nd October 2010
Limited number of tickets available for only 10 euro from the Socs Box!
Andrew Maxwell, Dead Cat Bounce, Eric Lalor & Brendon Burns! » Radisson Live Lounge » 22nd October 2010
David O'Doherty, Gearoid Farrelly & Karl Spain » Town Hall Theatre » 22nd October 2010
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Limited number of discount tickets available from the Socs Box.
Late Night Gimp Fight » RÃ³isÃn Dubh » 22nd October 2010
Limited number of 2 for 1 tickets available from the Socs Box!
Whose Line Is It Anyway? » Cuba* » 22nd October 2010
with Stephen Frost, Andy Smart, Steve Steen, Ian Coppinger & Phill Jupitus
Jimeoin, Tom Rhodes, Ian Coppinger & David O'Doherty! » Radisson Live Lounge » 21st October 2010
Who Needs Enemies? by Conor Montague » Town Hall Studio » 21st October 2010
Limited number of discount tickets available for 5 euro from the Socs Box!
A tragic tale of love, friendship, addiction, and dolphins
By Conor Montague. Starring: John Donnellan, Ray Kelly, Mark Dooley, Conor Montague, Ciara Brady, Roland Mupotsa
Dead Cat Bounce, Phill Jupitus, Karl Spain & Phil Nichol » Town Hall Theatre » 21st October 2010
Limited number of discount tickets available from the Socs Box at only 10 euro!
Maeve Higgins, Phil Nichol & Jarlath Regan » RÃ³isÃn Dubh » 20th October 2010
Jim Jefferies, Tom Rhodes & Karl Spain » Cuba* » 20th October 2010
Limited number of discount tickets available from the Socs Box for only 10 euro!
Do not miss Jim Jefferies. Seriously, he's amazing.
Markus Birdman & more! » Roisin Dubh » 13th October 2010
Live comedy from Markus Birdman, Robbie Bonham and Comedy Soc's own, Robin Allen! Tickets only FIVE EURO from the Socs Box!
Mad Hatter's Tea Party » BOI Theatre » 12th October 2010
"Why is a raven like a writing desk?"
It's Mental Health Week, which means it's time for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, courtesy of Comedy Soc & Nom Soc!Entry is FREE! There will
be cupcakes and tea and prizes for the best mad hat!
Neil Delamere » O'Flaherty Theatre » 11th October 2010
Breathless Irish comedian Delamere flits about the stage like a genial dervish, his quick-fire delivery and razor-sharp mind taking no prisoners.
Quickly bu ilding a supreme rapport with his audience, his masterful control allows him to stray a little further than his charming demeanour
suggests. Equally hilarious on and off his script, this is a hugely engaging hour.
Tickets are €8 from the Student's Union with your SU Card.
RTE Stand & Deliver Recordings » Roisin Dubh » 7th October 2010
Sign up in the Socs Box!
Line up: Andrew Maxwell, Colin Murphy, Milton Jones, John Lynn.
Doors at 7pm, no entry after 7:45pm. Give your name at the door, non-ticketed event, free entry.
RTÉ Stand & Deliver Recordings » RÃ³isÃn Dubh » 6th October 2010
Sign up in the Socs Box!
Line up: Steve Hughes, Mike Wilmot, Josie Long, Karl Spain
Doors at 7pm, no entry after 7:45pm. Give your name at the door, non-ticketed event, free entry.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Robin Allen
OCM: Niall Sweeney
OCM: Mark Kelly
Treasurer: James Field-Corbett
PRO: Aine O'Reilly
Vice-Auditor: Aishling Clancy
Secretary: Molly Heatley-Mulhall
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Robin Allen
Vice-Auditor: Aishling Clancy
Secretary: Molly Heatley-Mulhall
OCM: Mark Kelly
OCM: Niall Sweeney
PRO: Aine O'Reilly
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Income
Expenditure
€369.60
Ball
€30.00
Bank Charge
€24.81
Bank charge
€61.96
Muscailt
€200.00
Entertainment
€2,421.00
Socs box Till
€3,713.50
Entry fees
€3,244.50
Sponsorship
€200.00
Equipment misc
€61.10
Ticket Sales
€150.00
€289.00
USC Grant
€2,972.00
€350.00
Total
€7,629.91
Returned Socs Money
€162.00
Speaker accomm
€70.00
Speaker travel
€450.00
Expenditure Total
€7,139.56
€362.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€490.35
Total
€7,629.91
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Melissa Mannion
Aishling Clancy
Robin Allen
Molly Heatley-Mulhall
Auditor
Secretary
Vice Auditor
Ordinary Committee Member
900 hours
150 hours
425 hours
45 hours
Comic Book Society
We are the access point to all things Comic Book related on campus. We encourage our members to explore this dynamic medium
of the highest potential with us! The many diverse comic-book events and activities we provide include comic-book art and
writing classes, live readings, reviews, film and television screenings and coventions many in association with other socieites. We
also encourage debate and critical analysis on everything within the comic medium.
We have weekly meetings in the Art Room (upstairs in Áras na Mac Leinn) at 8pm Mondays and 7.30pm Wednesdays. We also
have numerous events on Fridays too!
Comic Book Society Events
Comic Soc - General Meeting! » Art Room, Aras na Mac Leinn » 27th September 2010
So this is us just being plain awesome. Ever think you weren't getting enough Awesome in your life? We have it. Come get it back!! This
meeting is where we do short talks/ presentations about comics and discuss them and chat and have tea and biccies and cake and stuff and it's
really good fun... There's also a few comics lying around from time to time for thems that want to read a bit. Do come along, we're very friendly
and you'll probably enjoy yourself!
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Comic Soc - General Meeting » Art Room, Aras na Mac Leinn » 20th September 2010
Our first general meeting since our very succesful Intro & EGM!!
woop woop!! There'll be a short presentation and discussion and chat with tea and biccies! and maybe even coffee for those that drink it. So do
come along and participate! we'll also have a few comics to have a gander at...
The Comic Book Society, 1st meeting & EGM » Meeting Rooms, upstairs Ãras na MacLeinn » 15th September 2010
come along to our 1st meeting and vote in the new committee!
we'll discuss the events planned for the year and tell you all about the amazing stuff we're gonna do every week!
woop woop!!
Batman: Under The Red Hood and Animated Series screening » The View » 22nd April 2011 Screenig of Batman:
Under The Red Hood and a few episodes of the Batman Animated Series from the 90's.
Samurai Jack and Batman » large acoustic room » 8th April 2011
Samurai Jack marathon from 12-6, followed by Batman:Mask of the Phantasm at 6:30!!!
Harvey Birdman; Attorney at Law » The Space » 25th March 2011
Marathon of the Adult Swim cartoon series!! it's awesome!!
HATE NIGHT III » Roisin Dubh, Dominick St » 15th March 2011
*once again, do feel free to come up with amusing and clever subtitles. You know we love 'em.
Guys, you know the drill. Come along to the Roisin at 8pm on Tuesday 15th March for sunshine, love, warmth and happiness... no wait, I've
gone wrong somewhere...This time round there's no limit to what you can hate. Even if it's Miley Cyrus, people who don't like Lost, democracy
or people who just don't understand Charlie Sheen, it's very much welcome. (Though if you want to hate on books, authors, graphic novels - go
ahead!)
An Evening with Warren Ellis » Kirwin Lecture Theatre » 10th March 2011
Comic Book Soc and Lit&Deb Soc present an Evening with Warren Ellis.
Game Day!!! » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 9th March 2011
The Amazing Comic Book Soc and the Spectacular Anime and Manga Soc join forces to bring you a tournament of Marvel vs. Capcom 3! The
two societies are going head to head, so support the troops!!!
Movie night » large acoustic room » 4th March 2011
Movie Night
Persepolis (Screening by Comic Soc)
18:00 Large Acoustic Room
Directed by Vincent Paronnaud, Marjane Satrapi. Starring Chiara Mastroianni, Catherine Deneuve, Gena Rowlands
Poignant coming-of-age story of a precocious and outspoken young Iranian girl that begins during the Islamic Revolution.
Ghost World (Screening by Comic Soc)
Directed by Terry Zwigoff. Starring Steve Buscemi, Thora Birch,
Scarlett Johansson Enid and Rebecca are social outsiders who, after graduating fromhigh school, play a mean prank on a middle-aged geek.
Unbreakable (Screening by Comic Soc)
Directed by M. Night Shyamalan . Starring Bruce Willis, Samuel L.
Jackson, Robin Wright
A suspense thriller with supernatural overtones that revolves around a man who learns something extraordinary about himself after a devastating
accident.
Beat week » bailey allen hall » 21st February 2011
Comic soc will have a table at Writer's soc Awesome Beat day event today, where we're gonna be drawin comics to lines from poems
Tonight's entertainment » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 18th February 2011
Tonight.:Grant Morrison: Talking with Gods
Followed By: The Finale of Firefly: 18:30, Large accoustic Room.
Firefly » The Space » 11th February 2011 Return of Firefly Marathon!!!Comic Book Soc and FanSci re-team to bring you the remaining
episodes of Firefly!!!Same deal as last time;The Space, 6-11pm. Shout out to Gar Dempsey for putting this together.Same Bat Time.Same Bat
Channel.
Comic Soc Comics & Zine Fair » Bailey Allen Hall, Aras na Mac Leinn » 8th February – 9th February 2011 (2 individual events)
HAVE I GOT NEWS FOR YOU! Turns out that on FEB 9th, 12 - 6pm, Bailey Allen Hall, Comic Soc NUI Galway will be hosting it's very own
COMICS & ZINE FAIR! Not only that but there's a Comics Exhibition on the 8th, and stretching across both days in glowing spandex, the
awesome POSTER SALE returns, all in the Bailey Allen So what can you expect from this celebration of the graphic novel? Well, writers,
artists, creators and independent sellers from around the country will be arriving to exhibit and sell their awesome work and get their chat on
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with fellow fans. Not only that but our local Sub City will be in-house with NEW tradepaper back COMICS, back-issues, T-SHIRTS and
merchandise. You can also expect to see LIVE DRAMAtisations of comics thanks to the fab BAcon Soc (Twill be total WIN). There will be a
comic-book THEMED BAKE SALE so say thanks to the Nom-Soc for that awesome treat. The Art Society will have a COMICS COLLAGE
going all day assembling comics images onto a canvas. And just to top it all off, there will be a evening showing on DVD of the documentary:
Grant Morrison - Talking With Gods Curious yet? Excited yet? Attending yet? YOU FUNKING SHOULD BE. Attend the Event on Facebook
and stay up date!http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=107586992651123
Firefly Marathon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! » the space » 4th February 2011 In association with FanSci we present a marathon of Joss
Wheadon's Firefly!!!!!!
Comic Book webseries marathon » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 28th January 2011 The Awesome Comic soc
presents...... Marvel vs. DC, the hit internet webseries!!! Marathon from 7pm in the large acoustic room
Comic Soc and English Soc bring you: Hate Night II! » Roisin Dubh, Dominic St » 25th January 2011 *also known as Hate
Night II: This Time It's Personal, Hate Night 2: Christopher Paolini Strikes Back, Hate Night With A Vengeance, Why Can't We All Just Get
Along Night, or whatever tickles your fancy. We're open to suggestions. Hate Night returns! This time around, Comic Soc and English Soc
invite you to the R?is?n Dubh where if you can think of any books, graphic novels or authors that you want to see consigned to oblivion, we're
giving you a platform to tell us why. State your case in any way possible. Write a song. Deliver a speech. Draw a diagram. It's entirely up to you.
However, you can choose to defend whoever's being fed to the sharks too. (We're got a stage too!)So remember to put "Tuesday 25th January at
7pm, I ought to go to Hate Night" in your diaries, and be prepared for serious hatin'. And fun and frolics, I suppose.
"Working Title" talks Comic Books on FlirtFM Radio 101.3 » NUIG Campus » 19th January 2011 Colm McElligot
presents an interview show with Gar O'Brien and Matt Burke, two strange folks who talk comics too much...Listen in and find out something
new about an emerging and dynamic medium!
Comic Soc AWESOME Weekly Meeting! » Art Room, Aras na MacLeinn » 17th January – 25th April 2011 (15 individual events)
Well, here we are! We're talkin comics and drinkin tae, maybe even eatin biccies and cake too. Do come along and tell us about your own
favourite comics or if you've never read one sure we'll point you in the right direction! Open to all, first timers welcome always!Don't forget to
check out our Blogsite; http://comicbooksociety.wordpress.com/And if you need to contact us throw us an email at
comicbook@socs.nuigalway.ie Add us on facebook too! See you soon!
Comic Soc and English Soc present: Scott Pilgrim Friday! » Large Acoustic Room, Ã•ras na Mac LÃ©inn » 14th January
2011 Next Friday, the 14th of January, Comic Soc and English Soc are bringing you an ultra-super awesome screening of "Scott Pilgrim vs. the
World" in the Large Acoustic Room for your viewing pleasure.* So if you have nothing else better to do with your life next Friday evening (and
I'm pretty sure you don't), be there or you will have Lucas Lee and his stunt doubles to deal with.(also, there will be Pilgrim-themed food. I'm
pretty sure that you like food, yes?) *Yes, comic books are literature. Begone, ye non-believers!
Comics Class w/ ArtSoc & Comic Soc » Art Room, Aras na Mac Leinn » 12th January – 27th April 2011 (72 individual event
TRON MONDAY! » The View » 13th December 2010 TRON MONDAY!
Spontaneous showing of CLASSIC TRON (1982) on in The View, Ã•ras na Mac LÃ©inn, TODAY @ 7pm.
AWW YEAH!!
Comic Soc's Awesome Xmas Party » College Bar, NUIG » 10th December 2010 Oh Slip, this is it, the BIG one, the only Society
Xmas Party that matters apart from all the other Socs' Parties! Funk Yeah! Refreshment drinking games, loads of free food, very likely free
refreshments, and bucket loads of Comic Talk. Expect a Socs-Universe-Crossover-Extravaganza with the likes of Art Soc, GIG Soc, BACon Soc,
Writers' Soc, Anime & Manga, FanSci, NSS, NOM Soc, etc to make an appearance!! We need NOMs Pam!!
Join the event on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/event.php?eid=171101299578852 90s "Batman: The Animated
Series" Marathon » Large Acoustic Room, Ã•ras na Mac LÃ©inn » 29th October 2010 Your Halloween Party Hangover Cure!!Well,
the 90s Batman animated really needs no introduction!Pizza, Tea, biscuits... and BATMAN.could you ask for better? no, i don't think you can. or
should. Comic Soc - Comics Writing Workshop! » Meeting Room 2, Ã•ras na MacLÃ©inn » 6th October – 1st December 2010
(9 individual events) In association with Writers' Soc and Art Soc (who host their comic drawing class next door in The Art Room at the very
same time!).Gar will discuss styles, methods etc and workshop scripts etc with you etc all in an informal and terrifyingly friendly etc setting.
Opportunity knocks - work with artists from Art Soc to see your script come to life!
We'll tackle everything from 1 panel comics to 60 page comics! All welcome! P.S. there may even be tea too.
P.P.S. if you would like to workshop a script please email it in advance to comicbook@socs.nuigalway.ie so we can print a few copies off and
have it ready for the class...
Comic Soc - General Meeting! » The Art Room,
Ã•ras na Mac LÃ©inn » 4th October – 29th November 2010 (9 individual events) Well, here we are! We're talkin comics and drinkin tae,
maybe even eatin biccies and cake too. Do come along and tell us about your own favourite comics or if you've never read one sure we'll point
you in the right direction! Open to all, first timers welcome always!Don't forget to check out our Blogsite;
http://comicbooksociety.wordpress.com/And if you need to contact us throw us an email at comicsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie See you soon!
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Committee 2010/2011
Lackey: Eoin Butler Thornton
PRO Assist: David Burdon
Auditor: Matt Burke
Vice-Auditor: Nicholas Fitzgerald
Lackey: Leigh Ashmore
Finance Consultant: Helen McFarlane
Secretary: Gearoid O'Brien
BAConnector: Eilish McCarthy
OCM: Shaun Leonard
Lackey: Iosac Gallagher
OCM: Shannon Maguire
PRO: Colm McElligott
OCM: Frances Dennehy
Graphic Designer: Melissa Mannion
NSS Liason: Shane Malone
Travel Officer: Michael McCleary
OCM: Catherine Pollock
1st Lady: Pamela O'Connor
Calendar Girl: Sinead Kerrigan
Treasurer: Abel Garcia Cortina
Lackey: Conor Keville
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Colm McElligott
Vice-Auditor: David Burdon
Secretary: Leigh Ashmore
Treasurer: Conor Keville
PRO: Eoin Butler Thornton
Events Officer: Iosac Gallagher
Societies Liaison: Conor Hooper
Lackey: Liam King
Lackey: Jason Browne
Lackey: Brian O'Brien
Lackey: Shane Malone
Darkman: Gearoid O'Brien
Gonzo Man: Graham Keane
Income
Expenditure
€0.00
Affill/Mem fees
€6.90
Bank Charge
€6.33
Bank charge
€48.25
Fundraising
€205.00
Hoodies
€828.00
Socs box Till
€835.00
Materials
€94.31
Sponsorship
€150.00
€173.45
USC Grant
€512.50
Prizes
€22.65
Total
€1,708.83
Reception
€52.55
Expenditure Total
€1,226.11
€41.42
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€482.72
Total
€1,708.83
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Hannah O'Reilly
Darragh O'Connor
Frances Dennehy
Volunteer
Radio-Active Man
OCM
10 hours
20 hours
28 hours
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Compsoc
Compsoc is about technology and helping people with technology and programming in the university
Compsoc Events
Monday Mashups » The Space, Aras na Mac Leinn » 27th September 2010
Monday Mashups are a new weekly mix of gaming,Killer robots, open source craziness, technical advice, and the occasional bouts of
programming followed by a trip to the college bar. If you have a laptop or external hard drive bring it along, Or if you have a game that you'd
like to play with 3 other people on a giant projector screen then bring that too! Tell your friends!
Bot Wars! » Bailey Allen Hall 3, ?ras na Mac L?inn » 22nd January – 23rd January 2011 (2 individual events)
CompSoc's annual Robot Wars weekend event. There'll be battling of killer robots, video games, Rock Band, films and a Lego NXT designbuild-code challenge suitable for both beginners and master programmers. It's going to be EPIC!
GAMER Expo Dublin Trip » Citywest Convention Centre, Dublin » 29th October – 30th October 2010 (2 individual events)
We're going up for the weekend to Dublin to the GAMER Expo, Ireland's first large-scale gaming exhibition.
"Star Trek" in High-Definition » Large Acoustic Room, Ã•ras na Mac LÃ©inn » 26th October 2010
High-Definition showing of 2009's explosive reboot of the Star Trek franchise, directed by JJ Abrams.
Monday Mashup » The Space, Aras na Mac Leinn » 11th October – 25th April 2011 (29 individual events)
CompSoc's weekly mashup of gaming, programming, robotics and all things tech-related.
Committee 2010/2011
Vice-Auditor: Aaron Hastings
Auditor: Megan MacCourt
Secretary: Padraig Meaney
Treasurer: Matthew Doodes
OCM: Eoghan Fallon
OCM: Terrence Lyons
OCM: Finn Krewer
Chief Admin: Shane Tuohy
Admin: Patrick O'Flaherty
Income
Expenditure
€1,831.43
Bank charge
€29.07
Bank Charge
€10.17
Equipment misc
€432.89
Socs box Till
€44.00
Materials
€35.74
Sponsorship
€304.96
€88.05
USC Grant
€2,400.00
€44.00
Total
€4,590.56
Expenditure Total
€629.75
€738.99
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€3,960.81
Total
€4,590.56
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Aaron Hastings
Megan MacCourt
Vice-Auditor
Auditor
96 hours
75 hours
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Cumann de Barra
Cumann De Barra had a very successful year in which it participated in many events and discussions. At the beginning of the year
the cumann attended the Frontline programme in Dublin. We also visited the Houses of the Oireachtas. This was an excellent trip
and was enjoyed by all. Before Christmas the cumann attended a Connacht rugby match at the Sports Ground.
The cumann had many eventful debates throughout the year and included the pre-budget debate and also the leadership debate.
The committee of 2010/2011 worked extremely hard all year and we wish the incoming 2011/2012 committee all the best for the
year ahead.
Cumann de Barra Events
Emergency Services Car accident extraction. » Outside College Bar » 22nd February 2011
The Emergency Services will be on campus from 12 pm replicating the scene of a car accident. Members of the Gardai, Ambulance and Fire
service will attend and its an opportunity for people to see at first hand the vital work that they undertake on a regular basis while at the same
time creating awareness of Road Safety issues.
"Back 2 Skool Disco" » College Bar » 21st February 2011
Disco in aid of the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire. Entry is free; however, there will be a raffle on the night to raise funds for
this worthwhile cause. There will be cash prizes to the value of 250 Euro's as well as many other prizes on the night. Please come along for what
promises to be a great night!
Mass in Rememberance of victims and their families affected by deaths on our roads » College Chapel » 21st
February 2011
A mass will be held in rememberance for all those who have lost their lives so tragically on our roads over the last number of years. The mass
will begin at 1.10pm and all are invited to attend.
Introductory First meeting with reception » AC 201 ( By Bank of Ireand on concourse) » 27th September 2010
Cumann De Barra Ogra Fianna Fail host their first meeting with a drinks and pizza reception at 8pm in AC201. We will also be discussing our
many upcoming national and European events as well as taking names for our trip to Dublin which will encompass a trip to Dail Eireann and
RTE's most popular Current Affairs show, the Frontline hosted by Pat Kenny. We will also be giving a brief run-down of all our planned trips
and events throughout the academic year. We would love to see some new faces, so please come along and say hello! As always it promises to
be a great night! If you haven't signed up yet, you can sign up today at www.yourspace.nuigalway.ie. Looking forward to seeing you all on
Monday night!
Trip to the Frontline Television Programme » Dublin » 6th September 2010
Cumann de Barra will travel to take part in the audience of RTE's most popular current affairs programme hosted by Pat Kenny.
Connacht Rugby match. » The Sportsground, Galway. » 8th November 2010
The Cumann will attend the Connacht rugby match between Samoa on Tuesday night. Tickets are priced at 10 euro. It will be a great night!!!
The Frontline Programme » RTE Studios, Dublin. » 18th October 2010
In October, the Cumann will travell to Dublin to attend the Frontline television programme. This will be a great night!! Bus will depart at 3pm
from Citylink bus station.
Annual General Meeting » AC202 » 7th March 2011
The Annual General Meeting of Cumann de Barra will take place at 8 pm in AC202 to elect the committee for the 2011/ 12 academic year.
Weekly Meeting » Meeting rooms 1&2 Aras Na Mclein ( directly about the help desk on 2nd floor as you enter Aras Na Mclein) » 22nd
November 2010
Cumann de Barra (Ogra Fianna Fail) will have its weekly meeting at 8pm in Meeting Rooms 1&2 Aras Na Mac Leinn at 8pm. This is the last
meeting of the Semester. Items up for discussion will include the National Youth Conference as well as our Christmas Party on December 18th
amongst others.
Weekly Meeting » Meeting Rooms 1&2 Aras na Mac Leinn » 1st November 2010
Cumann de Barra (Ogra Fianna Fail) will host their weekly meeting at 8.00pm in Meeting Rooms 1&2 Aras na Mac Leinn. The main topic for
consideration will be Budget 2011. We will be examining the various aspects and areas where savings can be made. Come along for what
promises to be a very interesting night of debate between members.
Weekly Meeting » AC201 (On Concourse) » 18th October 2010
Cumann de Barra (Ã“gra Fianna FÃ¡il) will host their weekly meeting this week in Ac 201 which is by Bank Of Ireland on concourse. This
week we will have a brief meeting dealing with the upcoming Clare Conference in Ennis on October 30th. Names for people wishing to attend
will be taken on the night. Come along at 8pm to receive all details of not just the Clare Regional Conference but all other events for the year.
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Weekly Meeting » meeting room 1 Aras Na Mclein ( directly above the help desk on 2nd floor as you enter Aras Na Mclein) » 11th
October 2010
Cumann de Barra will host its weekly meeting at 8pm in Meeting room 1 Aras Na Mac Leinn. Items up for discussion will include the Regional
Fainna Fail Conference in Ennis on October 30th as well the election of the remaining positions on the committee.
Dá¡l Trip » Dublin » 5th October 2010
Cumann De Barra ( Ogra Fianna Fail) will be commencing day 2 of our trip with a tour of DÃ¡il and Seanad Eireann.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Darren Collins
Vice-Auditor: Eoin Coates
Secretary: Thomas Daniels
Co-Treasurer: Dermot O'Malley
Co-Treasurer: Darran Brennan
Public Relations Officer: Maeve Griffin
Assistant Secretary: Shane Moran
Events Officer: Thomas Dever
Membership Officer: Mark Nestor
First Year Rep: Patrick Clancy
Committee 2011/2012
Secretary: Patrick Clancy
Treasurer: Keith Henry
Events Officer: Malachy Egan
Co-Treasurer: Thomas Dever
Membership Officer: Mark Nestor
Vice-Auditor: Thomas Daniels
Auditor: Dermot O'Malley
PRO: Maeve Griffin
Income
Expenditure
€997.58
Bank charge
€12.50
Fundraising
€536.88
Equipment misc
€79.11
€80.00
Fundraising/charity
USC Grant
€2,400.00
Printing
Total
€4,014.46
Prizes
Returned Socs Money
€533.40
€72.60
€250.00
€1,501.91
Society accomm
€100.00
Society transport
€214.20
Expenditure Total
Cash In Hand
€2,763.72
€90.00
€0.00
€1,250.74
Total
€4,014.46
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Eoin Coates
Patrick Clancy
Niamh Nic Dhonncha
Vice Auditor
First Year Rep
Volunteer
45 hours
90 hours
80 hours
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Cumann Dramaíochta
An Cumann Dramaíochta:
Is breá linn an Ghaeilge chomh maith leis an aisteoireacht. Eagraíonn an cumann ceardlanna dramaíochta agus glacann muid páirt
i chomórtais éagsúla i rith na bliana. Ta fáilte roimh gach éinne páirt a glacadh i imeachtaí an chumann, ar an staitse nó ag oibriú
ar chúl le na sets.
Cumann Dramaíochta Events
Cóisir Mhór Culaith Bhréige (Fancy dress!) » Club Áras na nGael, Sráid Dhoiminic » 28th Mean Fomhair 2010
Bígí linn a chairde chun tús a chur leis an mbliain le dream craiceáilte an cumann. Ceol, crannchur, sóláistí agus s archraic geallta!! Beidh an
dream craiceáilte An Cumann Craic inár dteannta. Beidh deoch saor in aisce ag dul daoibh!;)
Éisteachtaí don dráma 'Cúrsaí Cleamhnais,' » Cafe Áras na Gaeilge » 23rd September 2010
Más mian leat pairt a ghlacadh sa dráma 'Cúrsaí Cleamhnais,' le hAnton Chekov, bígí linn anocht. Ní hamháin go mbeidh éisteachtaí ar siúl ach
dá mbeadh spéis agat a bheith bainteach leis an stiúrthóireacht, leis na cúltacha ná leis an teicneolaíocht, beidh míle fáilte romhat anocht!
Ceardlann Drámaíochta » Meeting room one, Áras na Mac Léinn » 21st September 2010
Beidh Beartla Ó Flatharta, iar-reachtaire de chuid an Chumainn D. ag teacht isteach chun ceardlann a dhéanamh linn. Spraoi, cluichí drámaíochta, scileanna stáitse agus neart eile. Fáiltiú fíona agus sóláistí roimhe. Más cainteoir dúchais thú nó mura bhfuil ach cúpla focal agat, beidh
céad míle fáilte romhat! Bígí linn a chairde!:)
Feile na choláistí » Téatar Áras na Gaeilge » 4th March – 5th March 2011 (2 individual events)
Comóratais dramaíochta bliantiúil Sonraí ar cumannd@socs.nuigalway.ie
Oireachtas na Samhna » Cill Airne » 29th October – 31st October 2010 (3 individual events)
Bígí linn chun Oireachtas na bliana seo a cheiliúradh! An chraic is fearr a bheas ann i mbliana!!
E.G.M., Cruinniu agus Aisteoireacht » Cafe Aras na Gaeilge » 12th October 2010
Ma ta speis agaibh a bheith ar an gcoiste i mbliana bigi ag an gcruinniu anocht chun baill an choiste a thoghadh agus pleananna a dheanamh don
bhliain. Fion, bia agus neart spraoi geallta. Beidh se go maith!!:)
Committee 2010/2011
ex-auditor: Niamh Horgan
Secretary: Orfhlaith Breathnach
Treasurer: Sinead Casey
Vice-Auditor: Karen Conneely
Auditor: Claire Nic Innreachtaigh
Income
Expenditure
€1,211.39
Bank charge
€97.72
Bank Charge
€33.00
Costumes
€111.38
€280.00
Entertainment
€100.00
Socs box Till
€875.00
Entry fees
€750.00
USC Grant
€1,230.00
€250.00
Total
€3,629.39
Reception
€76.96
Returned Socs Money
€622.00
Society accomm
€800.00
Society transport
€560.00
Expenditure Total
€3,368.06
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€261.33
Total
€3,629.39
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Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Sinead Casey
Treasurer
20 hours
Cumann Soisialta
Cathaoirleach: Louise Ni Dhaibheid
Runai: Orla Ni Chathain
Cisteoir: Colleen Ni Bhaistir
Is i bunaidhm an choiste seo na raon leathan d\'imeachtai soisialta agus siamsaiochta a chur ar fail do mhic leinn lanaimseartha
agus phairtaimseartha an Acadaimh, don fhoireann agus don phobal.
Bhi bliain thar a bheith gniomhach ag an gCumann Soisialta ar an gCeathru Rua i mbliana. Mar is gnath bhi na himeachtai mora
againn, An Mhaidin Chaife, An La Oscailte, Turas chuig an Oireachtas, Coisir na Nollag, Seachtain na Mac Leinn agus Bal an
Acadaimh. I measc na n-imeachtai sin, bhi neart rudai eagraithe gach uile sheachtain i rith na bliana ollscoile.
Is faoi stiuir Louise Ni Dhaibheid, Oifigeach na Mac Leinn, a bhi an Cumann Soisialta i mbliana. Den chead uair, bhi an Cumann
claraithe go hoifigiuil agus bhi se seo le feiceail mar den chead uair bhiomar ag fail airgid on bpriomhchampas agus da bhri sin,
bhiomar in ann nios mo imeachtai a eagru srl. Chabhraigh se go mor linn.
Ta pobal na mac leinn an-bheag ar an gCeathru Rua adh d‟eirigh linn i mbliana os cionn 80 ball a fhail sa chumann. Nuair a
thosaigh na mic leinn ar ais ag an gcolaiste, d‟eagraigh muid cruinniu sa chead seachtain agus toghadh an coiste. Bhi coiste thar
cionn againn i mbliana agus chas muid le cheile beagnach gach De Céadaoin ag am loin chun imeachtai na seachtaine a phle agus
a eagru. Bhi 21 cruinniu againn thar an mbliain. Nuair a bhi Seachtain na Mac Leinn ag teacht anios, bhi dha chruinniu againn in
aghaidh na seachtaine mar bhi se ag teastail leis an meid oibre a bhi le deanamh.
Aris i mbliana, chuir An Cumann Soisialta an-bheim ar an ngne charthanachta. D‟eirigh linn €1,155 a bhailiu do Bhuaile Cheoinin
(Ionad lae ata lonnaithe ar angCeathru Rua do dhaoine le michumas). D‟eirigh linn os cionn €5,000 a bhailÃu d‟aiseanna spoirt i
Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiarain, an mheanscoil aitiuil, i rith Sheachtain na Mac LÃ©inn a bhi ar siul ar feadh tri la idir 14-16 de
mhi an Mharta. Is maith an rud go mbionn na mic leinn sa Chumann Soisialta gniomhach sa cheantar seo agus go dtugann muid
rud ar ais chuig muintir na haite anseo sa Cheathru Rua.
I mbliana, chuir an Cumann isteach ar an gComortas Naisiunta Ghlor na nGael den chead uair agus bhain muid an triu hait amach
sa chomortas don Chumann is gaelaÃisa tÃr i gcolaiste triu leibheal. Bhiomar i measc na gcolaistí is mo le ra sa tir agus is mor an
t-eacht e gur eirigh linn an duais a bhaint amach. Taimid fior-bhroduil as.
Is i Jayne Ni Dhrisceoil, Oifigeach na Mac Leinn 2011-2012, a bheidh ag stiuiriu an chumainn don treimhse 2011-2012.
Cumann Soisialta Events
Oiche Cheoil le Cillin » Realt na Maidine, An Cheathru Rua » 8th September – 9th September 2010 (2 individual events)
Bigi linn chun tus briomhar a chur leis an mbliain ollscoile! Ceol den scoth chloisteail agus neart craic agus spraoi!
Gradaim Glor na nGael » Ostan CartonHouse, Maigh Nuad » 16th April 2011
Beidh Bronnadh mor ar siul in Ostan CartonHouse i Maigh Nuaid. Ta Glor na nGael ag ceiliuradh 50 bliain ar an bhfod agus bronnfar na
duaiseanna on gcomortas ar na buaiteoiri. Mar gheall go bhfuair An Cumann Soisialta anseo an triu hait sa chomortas, ta siad ag iarraidh go
mbeadh mic leinn on gcolaiste i lathair chun an duais brea ?1,000 a fhail. Cosnaionn na ticeid ?20 agus cludaionn se sin an beile an oiche sin
agus gach rud eile a bheas ag tarlu. Is colaiste beag muid agus is mor an eacht e go bhfuil an duais seo buaite againn.
Ceant » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 24th March 2011
Ar mhaithe le haiseanna spoirt i Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiarain, An Cheathru Rua.
Neart duaiseanna maithe luachmhaire ar cheant.
Oiche Cheoil agus Ceant Sclabhaithe » Tigh an Tailliura, An Cheathru Rua » 16th March 2011
Beidh na buachailli agus ceannach na cailini agus na cailini ag ceannach na buachailli!
Ceol le Foidin Meara
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Neart craic, spraoi, ceol agus damhsa....
Bigi linn chun crioch briomhar a chur le Seachtain na Mac Leinn!!!!!!!
La Spoirt » Pairc Astro, Tismeain, An Cheathru Rua » 16th March 2011
Rasa Sealaiochta
Ciceanna Pionois
Cluichi Sacair
Caitheamh butasai
Bigi linn!!!!
Scoladh na Scolairi » Realt na Maidine, An Cheathru Rua » 15th March 2011
Comortas Bolg Iarann. Coisir Feistis Bhreige! Duaiseanna ar fail. Ceol, craic agus damhsa....Bigi linn!!!!!!
Bru Leapa » o TG4 go dti An Cheathru Rua » 15th March 2011
Beidh mic leinn on gCumann Soisialta le feiceail ag bru na leapan an mhaidin seo chun airgead a bhailiu d'aiseann spoirt i Scoil Chuimsitheach
Chiarain. Beidh buiceid acu ar an mbothar. Bigi linn agus bigi flaithiuil!!
Ros Aras na nGael » Club Aras na nGael, Sraid Dominic, Cathair na Gaillimhe » 10th March 2011
Beidh beirt chailin (Louise Ni Dhaibheid agus Siun Ni Cheallaigh) agus beirt fhear cuideachta (Aodhan O Maoileoin agus Aodhan Mac an
Mhilidh) on Acadamh sa chomortas oiche Deardaoin. Bigi linn chun bhur tacaiochta a thabhairt doibh.
Ros an Acadaimh » Tigh an Tailliura, An Cheathru Rua » 8th March – 9th March 2011 (2 individual events) Beidh rosanna agus a fir
cuideachta ag breathnu go halainn ar an oiche. Is e Aodh O Coileain a bheas mar Fhear an ti agus is iad Sile Ni Scanlain, Jo Ni Cheide agus
Mairtin Davy O Coistealbha a bheas i mbun moltoireachta. Beidh beirt chailin agus beirt fhear cuideachta ag dul ar aghaidh chuig Ros Aras na
nGael i gClub Aras na nGael sa chathair ar an Deardaoin, 10 Marta.
La na bPancog » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 8th March 2011
Beidh muid ag bailiu airgid do Sheachtain na Mac Leinn. Beidh neart pancoga blasta ar fail don mhaidin ar fad.
Coisir na Nollag » Tigh an Tailliura, An Cheathru Rua » 16th December – 17th December 2010 (2 individual events) Bigi linn le
haghaidh ceiluradh mhor dheireadh an tseimeastar.
An Mhaidin Chaife » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 1st December 2010
Beidh an Mhaidin Chaife bhliantuil ar siul in Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge ar an gCeathru Rua ar an 1 la de mhi na Nollag o 10 am- 1pm.
Baileofar an t-airgead i mbliana do Bhuaile Cheoinin, An Cheathru Rua. Beidh neart solaisti le fail agus le ceannach ar an la. Mar sin, bigi linn
chun tacaiocht a thabhairt do Bhuaile Cheonin. Beidh failte agus fiche roimh chach.
Craic na gCeisteanna » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 8th November 2010
Oiche Mhor Chartai » An Chistin, An Cheathru Rua » 3rd November 2010
Ta neart duaiseanna, craic agus spraoi le fail anocht! Bigi linn agus biodh cluiche cartai agat! Ni chaithfidh tu a bheith i do shaineolai. Nil ann
ach piosa spraoi!!!! Buail isteach!!!
Imeachtai Spoirt » Sportlann Leitir Moir » 2nd November 2010
Beidh muid ag imirt eitpheil inniu!
Tabhair leat do bhroga reatha agus cultacha spoirt!
Bigi linn!!!!
Oiche Shoisialta an Acadaimh » Tigh an Tailliura, An Cheathru Rua » 1st November 2010
Ceol le DJ Terry. Bigi linn
Turas chuig Oireactas na Samhna » Cill Airne, Co Ciarrai » 29th October – 31st October 2010 (3 individual events) Ta bus ag dul
sios o Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge sa Cheathru Rus chuig an Oireachtas. Is e an tOireachtas an feile Gaelach is mo sa tir seo. Deireadh
seachtaine lan le ceol, amhrain, damhsa agus spraoi a bheas ann. Bigi linn
Imeachtai Spoirt » Sportlann Leitir Moir » 26th October 2010
Beidh muid ag imirt sacair inniu! Bigi linn le bhur gcultacha spoirt agus broga reatha!!!!
Beidh muid ag imirt cispheile inniu!
Bigi linn le bhur gcultacha spoirt agus broga reatha!!!!
Deireadh seachtaine treanala le Conradh na Gaeilge » Conradh na Gaeilge, Baile Atha Cliath » 15th October – 17th
October 2010 (3 individual events)
Beidh mic leinn on gCumann Soisialta ag freastal an deireadh seachtaine treanala ata ag Conradh na Gaeilge. Beidh muid ag foghlaim conas
cumann gaelach a rith i gceart agus ceard ata amuigh ansin do chumainn ata a reachtail tri mheain na Gaeilge!
Rang Iomraimh » Ceibh an Tuairin, An Cheathru Rua » 13th October 2010
Beidh mic leinn on gCumann Soisialta ag dul amach ar an bhfarraige le Club Iomramh na Ceathrun Rua. Nach deas an bhealach e chun an
trathnona a chaitheamh! Bigi linn!!!!
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Beidh muid ag imirt sacair inniu!Bigi linn le bhur gcultacha spoirt agus broga reatha!!!!
Rang Iomraimh » Ceibh an Tuairin, An Cheathru Rua » 7th October 2010
Beidh mic leinn on gCumann Soisialta ag dul amach ar an bhfarraige le Club Iomramh na Ceathrun Rua. Nach deas an bhealach e chun an
trathnona a chaitheamh! Bigi linn!!!!
Scorail Sciobtha » Tigh an Tailliura, An Cheathru Rua » 4th October 2010
Bal an Acadaimh » Ostan an Doilin, An Cheathru Rua, Co. na Gaillimhe » 14th April – 15th April 2011 (2 individual events) Ceiliuradh
deireanach den bhliain seo! S'iad Ann Marie agus Martin Joe (Banna Ceoil aitiuil) a bheas i mbun ceoil an oiche sin. Beidh costas 17euro ar na
ticeid. Ta suil agam go mbeidh sibh ar fad in ann teacht. Ta an-toir ar na ticeid mar sin b'fhiu a ra liom go luath ma ta suim agaibh teacht ann.
Dean teagmhail le Louise Ni Dhaibheid @ 087 - 6721303 no buail suas chuig an oifig di i mBloc 2 san Acadamh.
Seachtain na Mac Leinn 2011 » An Cheathru Rua, Co. na Gaillimhe » 14th March – 16th March 2011 (3 individual events) T?aan tam sin den bhliain tagtha aris nuair a bhionn spraoi agus scleip ag mic leinn Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge agus pobal an cheantair ar an
gCeathru Rua. Beidh eagsulacht imeachtai ar siul do gach saghas duine i rith na seachtaine. Baileofar an t-airgead i mbliana d'aseanna spoirt i
Scoil Chuimsitheach Chiarain ar an gCeathru Rua. Ba mhor linn bhur dtacaiocht ag na himeachtai. Tuilleadh eolais: Louise Ni Dhaibheid (087)
6721303 no (091) 595101.
Bricfeasta leis an gclar "Iris Aniar" ar RTE Raidio na Gaeltachta » Halla an Acadaimh, Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta
Gaeilge, An Cheathru Rua » 14th March 2011
Beidh Eibhlin Ni Chonaighle ag cur an clar "Iris Aniar" i lathair beo on Acadamh. Beidh mic leinn agus foireann an Acadaimh le cloisteail ar an
aer agus beidh meascan de cheol, amhrain, caint agus craic le cloisteail ar feadh na maidine. Bigi ag eisteacht!
Oscailt Oifigiuil de Sheachtain na Mac Leinn » An Chistin, An Cheathru Rua » 14th March – 15th March 2011 (2 individual
events)
Beidh tus spleodrach curtha leis an seachtain i dTigh Se nuair a bheas an banna ceoil aitiuil Anna Marie agus Martin Joe ag casadh ceoil duinn.
Is i Maire Treasa Ni Dhubhghaill (TG4) a bheas mar aoi speisialta chun an seachtain a oscailt go hoifigiuil.
Oiche Chomortais » Tigh a'Tailliura » 1st February 2011
Comortas Puil agus Comortas Caitheamh Saighead! Bigi Linn :)
Oiche Chluichi Craiceailte » Tigh an Tailliura, An Cheathru Rua » 17th January 2011
Neart cluichí, craic agus spraoi. Bígi linn ar mhaithe leis an gcraic
La Oscailte » Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge, An Cheathru Rua » 8th September 2010
Beidh seastan ag an gCumann Soisialta ag an La Oscailte chun labhairt leis na mic leinn nua faoin gCumann agus chun baill nua a fhail. Beidh
Oifigeach na Mac Leinn, Louise Ni Dhaibheid, ag deanamh cur i lathair faoin gCumann chomh maith.
Trath na gCeisteanna » Tigh an Tailliura, An Cheathru Rua » 13th September 2010
Neart ceisteanna, duaiseanna agus craic! Bigi linn!
La na bhFreshers » Halla Bailey Allen, Ollscoil na hEireann, Gaillimh » 14th September 2010
Beidh seastan ag an gCumann Soisialta ag La na bhFreshers sa phriomhchampas. Beidh mic leinn on gCumann ann chun labhairt libh faoin
gCumann. Buail isteach againn!
Dathanna na gContaetha » Tigh an Tailliura, An Cheathru Rua » 20th September – 21st September 2010 (2 individual events)
Ceol le DJ Terry!!!!! Bigi gleasta i bhur ndathanna!!!!
Bus chuig Oiche na Mac Leinn » Club Aras na nGael, Sraid Dominic » 23rd September 2010
Beidh bus ag dul isteach on Acadamh chuig Aras na nGael chun bualadh leis na mic leinn gaelach istigh sa chathair. Bigi linn!!!
La Oscailte i gCarna » Ionad an Acadaimh, Carna » 27th September 2010
Beidh mic leinn on gCumann Soisialta ar an gCeathru Rua ag deanamh cur i lathair faoin gCumann Soisialta agus an cineal obair a bhionn ar
siul againn ar an gCeathru Rua.
Oiche Shoisialta an Acadaimh » Tigh an Tailliura, An Cheathru Rua » 28th September 2010
Ceol den scoth leis an mbanna ceoil aitiuil, Foidin Meara. Bigi linn
OÃche ChluichÃ ChraiceÃ¡ilte » Tigh an TÃ¡illiÃºra » 17th January 2011
Beidh neat spraoi agus craic i gceist. Bigi linn ar mhaithe leis an gcraic!
Committee 2010/2011
Treasurer: Orla Keane
Auditor: Louise Devitt
Secretary: Colleen Baxter
Committee 2011/2012
Secretary: Colleen Baxter
Auditor: Jane O'Driscoll
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Income
Expenditure
€0.00
Dinner
€230.00
USC Grant
€1,359.00
Entertainment
€1,059.00
Total
€1,359.00
Expenditure Total
€1,289.00
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€70.00
Total
€1,359.00
Other Information
Cumann Staire (History)
An Cumann Staire/The History Society is one of the oldest and most renowned societies of Ollscoil na hEireann Gaillimh. An
Cumann Staire is the offcial student association for the promotion of historical studies on campus and enjoys strong support from
the History Department. The society aims to support and enhance the student life of all its members at both undergraduate and
postgraduate levels. The society organises a wide range of social and academic events throughout the year.The society has been
awarded the honour of hosting the 62nd Irish History Students\' Association historical conference in 2012.
Cumann Staire (History) Events
AGM/CCB » Meeting at Smokies then tower block » 6th April 2011
Meeting to elect next years committee and constitutional changes.
Fergus Kelly - "Early Irish Farming" » Siobhan Mackenna Theatre (AM) » 23rd March 2011
It's our final talk of the year and it promises to be good! Professor Fergus Kelly will be giving a talk on "early irish farming" in the Siobhán
MacKenna Theatre (Arts Millenium) on Wednesday at 7pm. As usual there will be light refreshments served afterwards. Anyone who studies
early Irish law will be more than familiar with Professor Kelly.Fergus Kelly is an academic at the Dublin Institute for Advanced Studies. He is
currently Director of the School of Celtic Studies. His research interests centre around early Irish law-texts and wisdom-texts.
A prolific author and researcher, he has written and edited a number of books and many articles including A guide to early Irish law. He co-edits
the journal Celtica and has collaborated with many others including Thomas Charles-Edwards.Research Interests:Early Irish law-texts and
wisdom-texts; at present working on an edition of a thirteenth-century legal treatise attributed to Giolla na Naomh mac Duinn Shleibhe Mheic
Aodhagain. Editions of the Legal Heptads and the Old Irish Triads are also planned. Other research interests include the fragmentary law-text
'Osbretha' ('deer-judgement).
"The Spanish Inquisition & Media control in Spain & Mexico at the end of the 18th century". » Moore
Institute Seminar Room » 14th March 2011 NUIG is delighted to have Prof. Ludolf Pelizaeus, (University of Mainz) give a guest lecture titled
"The Spanish Inquisition & Media control in Spain & Mexico at the end of the 18th century".Prof. Ludolf Pelizaeus, was in 2007 / 08 a Visiting
fellow at the College of Arts, Department of history at the National University of Ireland, Galway.
"The Battle of Aughrim" - Dr. Padraig Lenihan » siobhan mckenna theatre, Arts Millenium Building » 10th March 2011
Padraig Lenihan has been a lecturer in history at the National University of Ireland Galway since 2010. Before then he was a lecturer in history
at the University of Limerick since 1995. University teaching and research represents his second career: in his first he served as an army officer
for fourteen years and also qualified as a barrister-at-law. He is interested in supervising graduate work in early modern military history, Irish
history in the long (c.1590-1750) seventeenth century, neo-Latin texts, history of technology, and the history of medicine
Irish foreign policy on the Middle East » Siobh?n Mac Kenna Theatre. » 24th February 2011 An Cumann Staire is delighted to
have Dr Vincent Durac (UCD) give a talk on Irish foreign policy on the Middle East. Dr. VIncent Durac lectures in Politics of Development;
Middle East Politics; the International Politics of the Middle East ;and Political Islam in the UCD School of Politics and International Relations.
His research is focused on a number of aspects of contemporary Middle East Politics, including political reform, the role of civil society, and the
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impact of external actors in the region. He is a visiting lecturer in Middle East Politics in Bethlehem University in Palestine and is External
Examiner on the International Relations programme at the University of Plymouth.
Arts Bal 2011 Circus Afterparty » Monroe's Live, Dominic St. » 17th February – 18th February 2011 (2 individual events) Firebreathers. Glo-tech jugglers. UV paint. Acrobats. Street drumming. Propaganda. It's gonna be unreal.
Arts Ball 2011 » Salthill Hotel » 16th February 2011 De Ceadaoin 16th Feabhra the most important formal dress ball of Ollscoil na
heireann Gaillimh will again redefine what such an event is about. In 2006 we enlarged the Arts Ball to be by far the biggest ball, moved it to a
Wednesday to make a two day mini fastival of craic soaked events, launched the first online booking system for a university event, introduced
wristbands as part of new security measures and caused scenes of wild desperation as everyone tried to get a ticket. Arts Ball 2009 was the
biggest so far and the first ball of NUIG to feature multi-venue musical entertainment following the banquet. Arts Ball 2010 had an even bigger
format with 1600 attending; meaning there was be a slight increase in dinner tickets and enough Afters ticeid to meet the massive demand. Last
year also saw the introduction of a limited number of the newer type of ticead for those who want an even classier experience of dining in the
VIP room with top-table main courses and wine.
Keep an eye here for the latest updates on Arts Ball 2011.Featuring the UK's biggest alternative DJs PROPAGANDA
(http://www.thepropaganda.com/home.php), plus Hot Fuss, a Trad Soc Ceili and other music acts, Arts Ball 2011 is going to be the biggest night
out in NUIG history. Sign-up on the Arts Ball 2011 Facebook Event page. Our online queue booking system for dinner tickets will go live here
and the booked ticeid must be collected, and paid for, in aras na Mac Leinn.A maximum of two tics can be booked per ID and Afters tics can be
bought along with them without booking.(Bring your Ollscoil na heireann Gaillimh ID and a printed copy of your booking form.)
Thatcherism » O'Flaherty Theatre » 2nd February 2011 An Cumann Staire is delighted to have Professor Richard Vinen (King's College
London) give a talk on Thatcherism. Richard Vinen specialises in twentieth century history. His current research is on Modern Britain and in
particular on the Thatcher governments of 1979-1990. Previously he has worked mainly on twentieth century France and produced a number of
publications on Vichy, the fourth republic and the Algerian War. These researches culminated in the publication of The Unfree French: Life
under the Occupation (Penguin, 2006) which looks at the consequences of the French army‟s defeat in 1940 through the daily lives of those
caught up in the horrors of war. He has also written a general book on twentieth century Europe, A History in Fragments: Europe in the
Twentieth Century (Little Brown, 2000).
The story of the American former G.I's who came to Ireland post WWII to study medicine at U.C.G. »
TBC » 20th January 2011 An Cumann Staire is delighted to have Jackie Ui Chionna. (NUIG) give our first guest lecture of the year on the story
of the American former G.I's who came to Ireland post WWII to study medicine at U.C.G.
Cumann Staire Socs Say 2! » ?ras MacLeinn » 12th January 2011 Come along to meet the cumann staire members and to learn how
to get involved. All welcome.
Meet & Greet » The Salthouse, Dominic St. » 12th January – 13th January 2011 (2 individual events) A chance for people to get involved
with the society...
Arts Ball Ticket Selling » Aras na mac Leinn » 6th January 2011 Time: 09:00 - 18:00: Venue: Aras MacLeinn. Present your completed
form and college ID to the ticket desk to purchase your tickets. Full tickets go on sale at 09:00 (am) De Luain 31/01/11 in Aras na MacLeinn.
Afters tickets go on sale at 13:00 (pm).Two tickets per valid ID.
Super Cool Deadly Xmas Party » The Salthouse, Dominic Street » 25th November – 26th November 2010 (2 individual events)
Following up on from our Halloween table quiz and party we will be having our annual christmas part this thurday from 8.00pm onwards in the
salthouse on dominic street, so be there or be square!!!A limited amount of free beverages and food for anyone who comes. Clothes compulsary,
Sunglasses optional.
'Witchcraft, magic and demonic possession in early modern Ireland'. » siobhan mckenna theatre » 4th November
2010 An Cumann Staire is delighted to have Dr Andrew Sneddon (University of Ulster) give a guest lecture titled 'Witchcraft, magic and
demonic possession in early modern Ireland'.
Dr Andrew Sneddon received his BA in History and Literature from the University of Hertfordshire and his M.Litt from University of St
Andrews, with a dissertation on early modern, English sceptical witchcraft theorists. His PhD was awarded by Lancaster University for a thesis
on witchcraft sceptic, 'improver', and religious controversialist, Bishop Francis Hutchinson (1660-1739). Towards the end of this research (and
shortly after it finished), he taught early modern history and study skills at the University of Glasgow.Dr Sneddon then became archivist at the
Public Record Office of Northern Ireland (PRONI), before being appointed Research Fellow on the Leverhulme Trust funded, Irish Legislation
Project, at Queen's University, Belfast, under the direction of Professor David Hayton and Professor James Kelly. This project designed and
constructed an internet-based database containing details of all the legislation (over 4000 items) initiated in the Irish parliament between 1692
and 1800 (see: http://www.qub.ac.uk/ild/). In 2007, Dr Sneddon was appointed Research Fellow in the Institute of Irish Studies at Queen's
University, Belfast, to work on a study of eighteenth-century institutional medicine. He joined the history department of the University of Ulster,
Coleraine in 2008
The relevance of Mary Chesnut’s Civil War Diary » Siobhan McKenna Theatre » 21st October 2010 An Cumann Staire is
honoured to have Professor Catherine Clinton give a guest lecture on the relevance of Mary Chesnut‟s memoir of the civil war. Mary Boykin
Chesnut (March 31, 1823 “ November 22, 1886) was a South Carolina author noted for writing a sophisticated diary describing the American
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Civil War and her upper class circles of Southern society. Professor Clinton holds a chair in American history at Queen‟s University Belfast
where she heads a master‟s degree program in U.S. history. She has previously taught at Union College, Brandeis University, Wesleyan
University and at Harvard University ” in both the Department of African American Studies and the Department of History. She recently stepped
down from the executive council of the Society of American Historians and continues to serve on the Advisory Commission of the Abraham
Lincoln Presidential Bicentennial Commission. She has served as president of the Southern Association for Women's History and has written or
edited over 25 books. Her first book, The Plantation Mistress: Woman's World in the Old South, appeared in 1982 and her recent biography,
Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom, was named as one of the best non-fiction books of 2004 by the Christian Science Monitor and the
Chicago Tribune. Her latest project, Mrs. Lincoln: A Life, has been published by Harper Collins in 2009.
'A Nation Among Nations?' - The Confederate States of America and Transatlantic Nationalism" by Dr
Paul Quigley (University of Edinburgh) » Siobhain Mac Kenna » 14th October 2010 Paul Quigley was born in Manchester and
received his BA in American Studies from Lancaster University before crossing the Atlantic to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
where he acquired an MA and Ph.D. in History. He was appointed Lecturer in American History at the University of Edinburgh in 2007. Quigley
spent academic year 2009-10 in the United States on a Leverhulme Research Fellowship, researching at archives in Washington, North Carolina,
Virginia, and Kentucky. Quigley‟s main research interests are in the American Civil War and its era, ca. 1846-1877. Other broad interests
include nationalism, regionalism, the South, and placing U.S. history within international contexts. His first book, Shifting Grounds: Nationalism
and the American South, 1848-1865, will be published by Oxford University Press in 2011. He is now working on a short, primary documentsbased book entitled The Fourth of July and the Transformation of American Nationalism, 1846-1877, as well as a larger study of the American
Civil War and the world.
Guest lecture by Dr Deirdre McMahon titled 'Ireland and India: Independence and Partition' » siobhan
mckenna theatre, Arts Millenium » 23rd September 2010
Dr Deirdre McMahon of Mary Immaculate College Limerick has graciously agreed to come and enlighten us on the many links between the
partition and independence movements of Ireland and India.
'Ireland and India: Independence and Partition'. » Siobhán Mac Kenna » 23rd September 2010 We are delighted to have Dr
Deirdre McMahon (Mary Immaculate College) give a guest lecture titled 'Ireland and India: Independence and Partition'. Dr McMahon is a
Commission member of The Irish Manuscripts Commission aswell as senior treasurer of IHSA. Her research interests are Twentieth century
Irish, European and Commonwealth history. Some of her published work includes Republicans and Imperialists: Anglo-Irish Relations in the
1930s (Yale University Press, 1984. Ireland, the Empire and the Commonwealth, in Kevin Kenny (ed.), Ireland and the British Empire (Oxford
University Press, 2004). Ireland and the Evolution of Dominion Status in India, Burma and the Commonwealth 1942-49, in Joseph M. Skelly &
Michael Kennedy (eds), Irish Foreign Policy 1919-1966 (Four Courts Press, 2000)
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Nora Ni Dhomhnaill
Secretary: Joe Regan
Treasurer: Michael McNally
OCM: Aideen MacInerney
Vice-Auditor: Chloe Schmid
Postgrad Rep: Christina Folsom
Erasmus Rep: Kenneth Walsh
Webmaster: Christopher O'Boyce
IonadaÃ Gaeilge: Seagh MacSiurdain
PRO1: John Devlin
First Year Rep: Cliona Ni Shiurdain
PRO2: Mark Scanlan
Assistant Secretary: Hanne-mette Raae
Assistant Irish Officer: Orfhlaith Breathnach
Income
Expenditure
€9,082.22
Ball
€10,000.00
Balls
€1,142.72
Bank charge
€25.96
Bank Charge
€0.09
Dinner
€71.75
Socs box Till
€12,680.00
Entry fees
€990.00
USC Grant
€3,090.00
Gifts
€20.00
Total
€25,995.03
Printing
€80.00
Society transport
€7,751.97
€30.00
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Income
Expenditure
Speaker accomm
€773.74
Speaker travel
€519.53
Expenditure Total
€20,262.95
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€5,732.08
Total
€25,995.03
Arts Ball Balance Sheet - 2010/2011
Income
Expenditure
Income Category
Amount
Expenditure Category
Amount
45276.86
Dinner
€3247.5
Balls
€30185
Entertainment
€23239.9
Bank Charge
€143.15
Equipment misc
€1096
Ticket Sales
€29670
Fundraising/charity
€24195
Gifts
€620
Hire Bus
€450
Hoodies
€960
Makeup/Props
€1720.22
Printing
€1681.04
Prizes
€203
Reception
€29804.48
Set
€4716.58
Society accomm
€466.26
Society transport
€3072.73
Sound
€1881.5
Speaker accomm
€561.55
Speaker travel
€993.86
Expenditure Total
€98909.62
€2000
€6365.39
Total
€105275.01
Total
€105275.01
Note: The Total value does not include the Unreconciled Cheque Total €2000 and this brings the total expenditure to €107275.01
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Lauren Dooley
Seagh MacSiurdain
Vice Treasurer
Oifigeach na Gaeilge
120 hours
120 hours
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Dansoc
We began our year with our EGM. Here we elected an almost brand new committee of 11 people. This included some new
positions to those found on last years committee such as Entertainments Officer and Teacher\'s Liaison Officer. With this
committee we had six meetings.
Our dance classes then started at the beginning of October with three different levels of Irish Dancing, Salsa, two levels of Hip
Hop, Ballet and Break Dancing. These classes were taught by teachers brought in by our committee, some continued from the
previous year and some started new this year. Some teachers also started in second semester. Our annual Variety Show was held
in February of second semester. This was organised as part of the Muscailt Festival and took place on the 7th, in the Cube in Aras
na Mac Aleinn. With the help of our Show Producer as well as other members of the committee the show brought in a nice crowd.
Performing was the students and teachers that had been attending the classes all year. The show lasted about an hour long and
went off without a hitch. On the 3rd of March 38 members of Dansoc traveled down to UCC to compete in the Dance
Intervarsities. The group left the college to be in Cork for 9am, ready to go. That day we took part in four catagories that were
judged by some of the best in the business. We left Cork with the 1st prize in the Irish Dancing section, a very successful trip. The
group traveled back to Galway the next day, trope in hand.We will finish this year with our AGM, which will be held in the very
near future.
Dansoc Events
Dance Intervarsities » UCC » 3rd March – 4th March 2011 (2 individual events)
Dansoc travel to Cork to compete in the annual Intervarsities with other colleges and universities across the country.
Salsa » The Stage, Aras na Macleinn » 28th February – 21st March 2011 (4 individual events)
Salsa class with Samantha
Salsa » The View, Aras na Macleinn » 21st February 2011
Class is moved just for this week to the View, which is upstairs in Aras na Macleinn
Muscailt - Variety Show » The Cube, Aras na Mac Leinn » 7th February 2011
Dansoc's Variety Show for Muscailt Week. A collection of dance numbers put together by our teachers and their classes.
Breakdancing » The Stage, Aras Na Macleinn » 26th January – 23rd March 2011 (9 individual events)
Breakdancing class with Stan
Beginners Hip Hop » The Stage, Aras Na Mac Leinn » 26th January – 30th March 2011 (10 individual events)
Advanced Irish Dancing » The Stage, Aras Na Macleinn » 24th January – 21st March 2011 (9 individual events)
Advanced Irish Dancing with Gillian
Intermediate Irish Dancing » The Stage, Aras na Macleinn » 20th January – 24th March 2011 (10 individual events)
Intermediate Irish dancing class with Gillian
Ballet » The Stage, Aras na Macleinn » 18th January – 22nd March 2011 (10 individual events)
Ballet class with Aoibheann
Intermediate Hip-Hop » The Stage, Aras na MacLeinn » 18th January – 22nd March 2011 (10 individual events)
Intermediate Hip-Hop class with Silvia
Salsa Cancelled » Bailey Allen Hall » 11th November 2010
Advanced Irish Dancing » Bailey Allen Hall » 11th November 2010
Intervarsity Level Irish Dancing with Aine!
Salsa Classes » Ã•ras UÃ Chathail » 21st October 2010
LOCATION CHANGE FOR 19TH OCT ONLY!
Salsa class with Samantha!
Breakdancing » Bank Of Ireland Theatre » 20th October 2010
Breakdancing with Stan!
Beginners Hip Hop » Bank Of Ireland Theatre » 20th October 2010
Beginners Hip Hop with Maria!
Ballet Class » Bank of Ireland Theatre » 19th October 2010
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General level Ballet with Blair!
Intermediate Hip Hop » bank of ireland theatre » 19th October 2010
Intermediate Hip Hop with Silvia!
Dansoc Irish Dancing Class » BOI Theatre » 18th October 2010
moved for this week only
Ballet » The Cube, Aras Na MacLeinn » 12th October – 7th December 2010 (9 individual events)
General level Ballet with Blair!
Intermediate Irish Dancing » The Space, Aras Na MacLeinn » 11th October 2010
Irish Dancing with Aine!
Beginners Irish Dancing » The Cube, Aras na MacLeinn » 11th October 2010
Salsa » The Cube, Aras Na MacLeinn » 7th October 2010
Salsa class with Samantha!
Breakdancing » The Stage, Aras Na MacLeinn » 6th October – 8th December 2010 (10 individual events)
Breakdancing with Stan!
Beginners Hip Hop » the cube aras na mac leinn » 6th October – 8th December 2010 (10 individual events)
Beginners Hip Hop with Maria!
Intermediate Hip Hop » the cube aras na mac leinn » 5th October – 7th December 2010 (10 individual events) Intermediate Hip Hop
with Silvia!
Beginners/ Intermediate Irish Dancing » The Cube, Aras Na MacLeinn » 4th October 2010
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Michael Flanagan
Secretary: Aisling Gaffney
Vice-Auditor: Sinead Harten
Treasurer: Ellen Clancy
Teachers Liaison Officer: Gillian Madders
Show Producer: Deirdre Kearns
Public Relations Officer: Sandra Keane
Public Relations Officer: Michelle Holloway
Entertainments Officer: Carol Bray
Ordinary Committee Member: Rachel Keane
Ordinary Committee Member: Lisa Conboy
Income
Expenditure
€157.65
Bank charge
€45.00
Bank Charge
€16.47
Costumes
€150.00
Classes
€954.60
Entry fees
€310.00
Muscailt
€100.00
Society accomm
€560.00
Socs box Till
€1,396.00
Society transport
€850.00
USC Grant
€2,500.00
Teacher fees
€2,340.00
Total
€5,124.72
Expenditure Total
€4,255.00
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€869.72
Total
€5,124.72
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Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Michael Flanagan
Aisling Gaffney
Deirdre Kearns
Vanessa Farnan
Allison Kinsey
Laura Reynolds
Cathal Keaney
Roisin Daly
Jacqueline Yih Ling Ting
Isioma Osadebe
Bronagh O'Connor
Rachel Keane
Stephanie Slevin
Caoimhe O'Sullivan
Auditor
Secretary
Committee, dancer
Dancer, competitor
Active Member
Dancer
Dancer
Active Member and Competitor
Active Member
Dancer/competitor
Dancer
Dancer, committee member
Dancer
Dancer at Intervarsity
110 hours
92 hours
40 hours
41 hours
10 hours
13 hours
24 hours
25 hours
25 hours
30 hours
20 hours
15 hours
25 hours
10 hours
DJ Soc
The Dj Soc‟s aim this year was to introduce and teach its members to the world of Djing. This was done by hosting weekly
lessons and 'open decks'. In the lessons more experienced members would introduce the equipment to newer members and teach
them how to use it. In order to advance at Djing members need a chance to put in hands on practice on the equipment, this was not
possible at the lessons due to the numbers we received along with time constraints, so we hosted open decks .Open decks was a
period of 5 hours where the equipment was set up, and members were free to come and go as they pleased. This provided a
relaxed environment where members could spend as much time as they needed to hone there DJ skills. We also secured regular
gigs in Galway pubs where members, who were advanced enough, could get used to playing in front of an audience.
We also provided music for various college event.
DJ Soc Events
Weekly meeting/beginners lessons » the cube aras na mac leinn » 22nd September 2010
Weekly Dj soc meeting. A chance to learn the basics of Djing and have a go on the decks, while meeting other like minded people who love
electronic music and the parties that accompanies it. We'll also be having a general chat about a plan for the year.
Bierhause gig » Biearhause pub, Galway » 17th September – 18th September 2010
The boys from the Dj Soc spinning serious tunes and providing fun wholesome entertaimment.
Open Decks » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 21st October – 27th January 2011 (15 individual events) A chance to mess around
and get some practice in on the decks. Practice makes perfect and it's really the only way you will improve!! Come along at any time through out
the day (12-5) and bring your own tunes on a hard drive or a memory stick.
Weekly meeting and lessons » the cube aras na mac leinn » 13th October – 27th April 2011 (29 individual events) Weekly meeting
and lessons. Come and have a go on the decks spin some tunes, meet like minded people who love electronic music and have a chat. All
welcome from complete beginner to superstar dj.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Allan Bell
Vice-Auditor: Shane Walsh
Treasurer: Aaron Smith
Secretary: Colin Finnegan
PR manager: Pearse Casey
Events Manager: Michael Fitzpatrick
Sound Engineer: Adrien Parmentier
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Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Allan Bell
Vice-Auditor: Colin Finnegan
Secretary: Gearoid O'Connor
Income
Expenditure
€1,180.75
Bank charge
€22.80
Bank Charge
€11.61
Entertainment
€100.00
Socs box Till
€655.00
Entry fees
€255.00
Sponsorship
€80.00
Equipment misc
€330.00
USC Grant
€1,175.00
Printing
€366.00
Total
€3,102.36
Society accomm
€261.00
Society transport
€300.00
Expenditure Total
€1,634.80
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€1,467.56
Total
€3,102.36
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Pearse Casey
Aaron Smith
# ALIVE Students:
Public Relations Officer
Treasurer
145 hours
135 hours
2 student
280 hours
Draiocht
Draiocht ( www.draiochtnepal.org ) was established in 2008, and won best new society in Galway in 2009 . It was founded by a
group of college students whose dream was to help orphaned Nepali children and to promote multiculturism in Ireland. We have
established an orphanage home in Talamarang, a small village high in the mountains of Nepal and we send volunteers out to help
every year. Our plan is to make the home completely self sufficient within five years, we hope to do this by using renewable
energy and creating an agri- business. We have also been involved in founding a community school in Talamarang which now has
over 500 students. We have also been involved in various village health camps, and promoting local business in the village and
hope to help establish a permanent health center in the future. During the years we run various fundraising activities, aswell as
volunteer support meetings and Nepali Language Classes, oh and having fun at the same time. This summer Draiocht plans to
build a new childrens home in Talamarang, teach in the surrounding schools and volunteer in the health centres nearby.
Draiocht Events
Draiocht skydive » Offaly » 29th January 2011
Flying through the sky to raise money for Draiocht!
Bakesale » Sligo general hospital » 17th January 2011
Bakesale
Charity waterwalk » Galway city » 18th December 2010
Draiocht members brave the snow to fundraise in Galway.
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Launch of Barbara Mulry's Book 'Memories and Reflections' » No suggestions found » 29th April 2011
Come along to the town hall theatre on friday for Barbara's book launch. All proceeds go to Draiocht. Please support this really worthy cause!
Pre Exam Ball » Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill » 29th March – 30th March 2011 (2 individual events) Last Big event of the year!!Pre drinks
reception starting at 7.30pmchocolate fountain and summer punch on arrival3course meal, free wine. Full 50euro. Afters 25euro (...10.30pm)
Acts include:Joe and the Legends. DJ Byrno. All proceeds from the night going to Draiocht NEPAL!!
Draiocht Fundraising Ball » Galway Bay Hotel » 23rd March – 24th March 2011 (2 individual events)
Paintballing » Limerick » 24th November – 25th November 2010 (2 individual events)
Paintballing for the day then staying in Jury's that night...free passes to trinity rooms that night.
All this for 50euro(bus and accomodation also included in the price)
Draiocht interviews » the view~Ã¡ras na mac lein » 2nd November 2010
*Draiocht Bake Sale* » CSI » 13th October 2010 Fundraiser for our orphanage in Nepal (100% of proceeds will go directly to the
orphanage in Tallamarang-Nepal)
Volunteer Tales » Arts Millenium Building » 14th September 2010 Volunteers who were in Nepal in 2010 tell their stories to Draiochts
new members!
Draiocht AGM and Big Event Planning » AM201 » 27th September 2010
Were having a big meeting to plan our Events for the year. Were going to be talking about our mystery tour our ball and inviting people to give
us ideas to rasie money for the kids in nepal.
The venue is subject to change.
Committee 2010/2011
Outstanding Person: Melanie Hennessy
Vice-Auditor: Cormac O'Briain
Auditor: Darren Clarke
Joint Auditor: Siobhan Sumption
Vice Auditor: Claire Donlan
Treasurer: Conor Moran
Secretary: Irene McDonnell
Income
Expenditure
€8.87
Bank charge
€47.53
Bank Charge
€24.61
Fundraising/charity
€8,730.24
Fundraising
€18,465.18
Expenditure Total
€8,777.77
Socs box Till
€3,860.00
€0.00
USC Grant
€1,000.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
Total
€23,358.66
€14,580.89
Total
€23,358.66
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Gillian Collins
Siobhan Sumption
Darren Clarke
Mary Breen
Maria Duignan
Julianne Harte
# ALIVE Students:
Fundraiser
Auditor, Volunteer
Auditor & Volunteer
Fundraiser
fundraising, being mute
Volunteer
20 hours
1025 hours
1120 hours
40 hours
100 hours
336 hours
6 student
2641 hours
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Dramsoc
Dramsoc is an open-minded and energetic society devoted to performing. All aspects of performance are covered by members,
from directing to acting to backstage and lighting, and we aim to provide exciting and well put together pieces for the NUIG
Community and for the general public.
The society produced an unprecedended number of plays this year - with over 20 productions in total. We organized workshops in
lighting, acting, directing, writing, stage make-up and in understanding literature. The society spent four days at the Edinburgh
Fringe Festival in August 2010, with 20 members travelling to Edinburgh for the event.
At the NUIG Awards, the society won "Best Society"; the ISDA Festival, which the society hosted won \"Best Event\"; Ronan
Gallagher won "Best Fresher" for his work as a technician for the society and ISDA Rep/Festival Director, Neasa O‟ Callaghan
won "Best Individual".
The society was also nominated for three awards at the ISDA Festival: Best Director for Maria Tivnan; Best Supporting Actor for
Aaron Hegarty and Best Sound (All nominations for "Breathing Water").
In March of this year, Dramsoc hosted the largest ISDA Festival so far - with close to 50 events over a nine day period. It was one
of the most successful Festivals so far - with the majority of shows selling out. We worked to ensure that students were able to
afford to see a number of shows, by keeping ticket prices low at €3/€5. This was the lowest price of tickets at an ISDA Festival in
recorded history. The society had a separate sub-committee to deal with the organization of the Festival. This committee consisted
of:
ISDA Festival Director: Neasa O ' Callaghan
ISDA Festival Treasurer: Darren Coppinger
ISDA Festival Secretary: Hannah O ' Reilly
ISDA Festival Volunteers Co-ordinator: Teresa Brennan
ISDA Festival Transport Manager: Aoife Noone
ISDA Festival/ Dramsoc Representative: Abby Noyce
ISDA Festival Ordinary Committee Member: Caoimhe Mulcahy
ISDA Fringe Venue Manager: Kate Murray
ISDA Fringe Co-ordinators: Emmet Byrne & Conor Hooper
The Irish Student Drama Association (commonly referred to as ISDA) is the umbrella organization of Ireland‟s most prolific
third-level drama societies. The highlight of the ISDA year is the Association\'s annual Theatre Festival is a week-long festival in
which all member societies travel to the selected city and perform plays from their home college. The 2011 ISDA Festival ran
from the 4th -12th of March in Galway and featured 24 plays from 12 colleges around the country, with plays being performed
every day in the Druid Theatre, Nun\'s Island Theatre and the Bank of Ireland Theatre.
During the ISDA Festival, judges are present at each main festival production. These judges assessed each performance, gave
feedback to each production team and at the end of the Festival, decided the nominees for and winners of the ISDA Awards. The
judges for this year included Dolores Lyne; Sinead McKenna and Derbhle Crotty.
As well as the 24 main shows, there was an ISDA Fringe Festival which ran concurrently with the main festival, featuring daily
comedic and musical performances. There was lunchtime theatre in Kelly\'s each day during the Festival. Newly written plays
from NUI Galway, UCD, UCC, Trinity College Dublin and NUI Maynooth were performed. Furthermore, workshops in Juggling,
Stage-combat, stand-up comedy, acting etc. were offered free of charge.
The ISDA Festival was sponsored by: the Ardilaun Hotel, Galway Advertiser, Galway City Council, NUI Galway, Kelly's Bar,
NUI Galway College Bar, Tigh Neachtain's and Barnacles.
We sought to highlight the ISDA Festival Ball not only as an Awards Ceremony but as a celebration of the week itself, and of the
work students had produced during the festival, as well as during the Academic year. Often, the Festival is viewed as purely
competitive. However, we worked to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for all involved - where people could interact
and thus learn as a group rather than as separate ones. The Festival is one of the most exciting events held in Ireland each year.
This year, we feel we furthered the development of the Festival due to our emphasis on new writing, on workshops and education
and on the collective spirit of the Festival.
Dramsoc Events
"The Hero Returns" » The Stage » 24th May 2011 Auditions for The Hero Returns, by Maedhbh Haicead are taking place at 4pm-8pm
in the Stage, ?ras na Mac L?inn on Tuesday, 24th - for the part of Juan (male).
Best of luck to all those auditioning! If you can't make it and are still interested, let us know sooner rather than later!
Dramsoc AGM » O' Flaherty Theatre » 29th March 2011
Hope ye can make it. We've got a new committee to elect!
Staged and Confused » No suggestions found » 23rd March 2011
Dramsocs Weekly Improv Session
Fight Club » Bank of Ireland Theatre » 22nd February – 25th February 2011 (4 individual events)
Hey guys! So as you may have guessed this week is Theatre Week! Dramsoc's production of FIGHT CLUB will be headlining the festival!
"The Hero Returns" Auditions » The Stage, ?ras na mac L?inn » 7th February 2011
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An Absurdist black comedy set deep in the Wesht of Ireland written by M?abhdh Haic?id. The play will be perfomed during Theatre Week, in
the coming weeks 2 male roles and 1 female up for grabs!
"Macbeth" Auditions » The Stage » 31st January 2011 Auditions for "Macbeth", by William Shakespeare. Play will be performed in
April.
Stage-hands meeting » Large Acoustic Room » 17th January 2011
We are looking for people to get involved as stagehands. This includes lighting, sound, costume, make-up, front of house and anything other offstage roles you can think of! Dramsoc is always looking for Stagehands, and this year is no exception! There are lots of opportunities for
stagehands as NUIG is hosting the ISDA's this year. We are also planning lots of workshops for lighting/sound/directing etc so experience is not
an issue! You will get the chance to learn everything, so don't worry about that!! A meeting will be held on Monday the 17th at 6pm, in the
Large Acoustic room, for anyone interested in being a stagehand for Dramsoc. If you are interested but are unable to make this meeting please email your name, I.D number, phone number and role that you are interested in helping with to stagehands.nuig@gmail.com!
Theatre of the Oppressed Course - Sign-up! » Socs Box » 17th January – 21st January 2011 (5 individual events) Theatre of
the Oppressed Course: This course, run in conjunction with NUI Galway Societies our community partners Ala Theatre company and City of
Galway V.E.C, The training will introduce participants to the world renowned drama facilitation methods created by Augusto Boal, known as
Theatre of theOppressed. Facilitated by Janna Linstrom in a groupwork structure based mainly on image and forum theatre. Through the use of
stimulating games, exercises and other drama techniques participants will explore group dynamics, effective
communication and the idea of the reflective practitioner. The course will take place over a series of 5 weekends on the following dates in NUI
Galway:
Jan 21th, Feb 5th, Feb 19th, March 19th, April 2nd.
Sat 10am to 6pm with an hour for lunch. Cost of course €120 per person.There are 5 places available for DramSoc members at a reduced rate
of ?60. E-mail socsofficer@socs.nuigalway.ie for more information. You
can sign up at the SocsBox in Aras na Mac leinn this coming week 10am- 8pm Monday - Thursday or 10am - 6pm on Friday. The course is open
toNUIG Students and Staff and members of the wider community.
One Act Play Series Auditions » Aras na Mac Leinn » 17th January 2011 Award Winning One Act Plays are looking for actors.
Come along and try out in Aras na Mac Leinn, Monday 17th of January starting from 12 noon. Auditions will be held in 6 different rooms in
Aras na Mac Leinn.
Any questions please contact oneacts@socs.nuigalway.ie
For more information and audition pieces check out http://socs.nuigalway.ie/news_reviews/view/272/
Prop- shed Clean-up! » Prop Shed » 18th November 2010 We are cleaning the propshed on Thursday from 10am, meeting at the Bank
of Ireland Theatre (beside the College Bar). All hands on deck please and wear old clothes! We'll take a break for the Regional Demonstration
(meeting at 1pm at Aras na Mac Leinn) and then meet up again to clean out the Bank of Ireland Theatre.
Stage-hands meeting » Small Acoustic Room, Aras Na MacLeinn » 15th November 2010 .There will be a meeting on Monday, the 15th
at 6pm in the Small Acoustic Room for anyone interested in lighting, sound, front of house, make-up, costumes and all other back-stage work.
This is a great opportunity for those of you who don't wish to be on-stage, but would still like to get involved in Dramsoc! Back-stage work is
always great fun and we can never have enough back-stage help!!!
The Dumb Waiter » bank of ireland theatre » 10th November 2010
The Dumb Waiter » Bank of Ireland Theatre » 9th November 2010 'The Dumb Waiter' by Harold Pinter follows two hitman waiting in a
basement for their orders. This is the play that inspired the film 'In Bruges'.
"Deathnote" Auditions » Meeting Room 2 » 2nd November 2010 Anime Manga Soc in association with Dramsoc...Deathnote
Auditions:Lead Roles for the main characters (Light, Ryuk, chief, L, etc.) aswell as a ton of extras needed for the play. Death Note was
originally a Manga series (Japanese comic) created by writer Tsugumi Ohba. The main character is Light Yagami, a high school student who
discovers a Supernatural notebook, the "Death Note", dropped on Earth by a death god named Ryuk
"The Lonesome West" Auditions » Art Room » 6th October 2010 "The Lonesome West" is the third in McDonagh's award winning
'Leenane Trilogy' of black comedies set in the West of Ireland.
Not to be missed. Valene: A great parish it is you run, one of them murdered his missus, an axe through her head, the other her mammy, a poker
took her brains out.
Father Welsh: It seems like God has no jurisdiction in this town. No jurisdiction at all.
Deathnote » The Cube Aras na Mac Leinn » 22nd January 2011 A play based on the popular Anime series.
Tickets €2 on the door.
Phaedra's Love » bank of ireland theatre » 4th December 2010 'When was the last time you had a fuck?'
'...That's not the sort of question you should ask your stepmother.' 'Phaedra's Love' explores the brutal nature of love, social relations, nihilism
and belief through the example of an affair between a queen and her stepson. Kane described Phaedra's Love as 'My comedy'.
Be advised, contains graphic depictions of sex and violence, may not be suitable for all audiences.
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Phaedra's Love » bank of ireland theatre » 3rd December 2010 'When was the last time you had a fuck?''...That's not the sort of question
you should ask your stepmother.' 'Phaedra's Love' explores the brutal nature of love, social relations, nihilism and belief through the example of
an affair between a queen and her stepson. Kane described Phaedra's Love as 'My comedy'.Be advised, contains graphic depictions of sex and
violence, may not be suitable for all audiences.
Phaedra's Love » bank of ireland theatre » 2nd December 2010 'When was the last time you had a fuck?'
and belief through the example of an affair between a queen and her stepson. Kane described Phaedra's Love as 'My comedy'.Be advised,
contains graphic depictions of sex and violence, may not be suitable for all audiences.
Choke Comedy Workshop » The View » 22nd November 2010 Ann from Choke Comedy will give a 3 hour workshop in association
with Comedysoc. Sign up at the Socsbox: 2euro
The Morning after Optimism » bank of ireland theatre » 19th November 2010 A Quentin Tarantino-style fairytale. Tickets €5/€8.
The Morning after Optimism » bank of ireland theatre » 16th November 2010 A Quentin Tarantino-style fairytale. Tickets 5/8euro
'Pr-ISDA's' » the Cellar » 20th October 2010
Wednesday 20th Oct from 7pm in the Cellar
Entertainment from The Rye and Open Mic downstairs
Free Entry Dramsoc are hosting the Irish Student Drama Awards from 8-16th March 2011.
Eggs, Milk, Bread, I love you » bank of ireland theatre » 3rd April – 6th April 2011 (4 individual events) Eggs, Milk, Bread, I Love
You will run from Sunday the 3rd -6th of April. Tickets on sale in the socsbox
Reduced Shakespeare » Nuns Island Theatre » 16th December 2010 Vendetta Theatre have kindly offered NUIG Dramsoc and
Englishsoc a group discount on Thursday 16th December for €8 per person.
Tickets need to be bought by Wednesday afternoon from the Socsbox. Fresh from the Picnic, I'd strongly advise you to come along. We'll be
meeting in Aras na Mac Leinn at 7.30pm.
Semester 1 Review » The View » 15th December 2010 Come and tell us what we did right and wrong, and what you want to see more
of next semester.
Phaedra's Love » bank of ireland theatre » 1st December 2010 'When was the last time you had a fuck?'
and belief through the example of an affair between a queen and her stepson.
Kane described Phaedra's Love as 'My comedy'. Be advised, contains graphic depictions of sex and violence, may not be suitable for all
audiences.
American Psycho » bank of ireland theatre » 16th March – 19th March 2011 (4 individual events) NUIG Dramsoc Proudly Presents
American Psycho.A wealthy New York investment banking executive hides his alternate psychopathic ego from his co-workers and friends as
he escalates deeper into his illogical, gratuitous fantasies. Bank Of Ireland Theatre, Wednesday 16th - Sunday 20th, €5/8 Tickets in the Socsbox
or at the door
ISDA (Irish Student Drama Association) Festival » BOI Theatre, Druid Lane Theatre & Nuns Island Theatre » 4th March –
12th March 2011 (9 individual events) The Irish Student Drama Association Awards are hosted this year in NUIG with over 20 productions
taking place in the BOI Theatre, Druid and Nuns Island Theatres over 8 days. Check out the programme at the link below website
www.isdafestival.ie It finishes on Saturday 12th. The shows are daily at 11am, 1pm, 4pm, 8pm with the fringe events at 6pm and 10pm.
Staged and Confused » Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 » 23rd February 2011 Dramsoc's weekly improv session hosted by Hooper and Jason!
Stage Make-up Workshop » Dressing Room of the Bank of Ireland Theatre, NUIG » 22nd February 2011 The workshop will focus on
special effects make-up (cuts, bruises, burns etc), minor casualty effects and ageing.The workshop will include demonstrations and an
opportunity for those taking the workshop to practice on models themselves, and to receive direction and feedback from the workshop leader,
Laura Shiels.Sign-up in the SocsBox, ?ras Na Mac L?inn.Price for the workshop is ?5 - which you need to pay when you sign-up. This will go
towards buying supplies for the workshop itself.
Fight Club » Bank of Ireland Theatre, NUI Galway » 22nd February – 26th February 2011 (5 individual events) Mischief. Mayhem.
Soap.Fight Club is a dramatic adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk?s 1996?transgressive cult novel of the same name. Nothing is more striking in
Fight Club as its basic conceit: by submitting to their own isolated consumerism, men have to recreate the American urban nightmare.
Tickets 5/8euro Available from the SocsBox or on the door.Part of NUIG Theatre Week
Demystifying Shakespeare Workshop » The Bailey Allen Hall, ?ras na Mac L?inn » 21st February 2011 SHAKESPEARE IS
NOT LITERATURE!
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The first folio of Shakespeare's plays was published by two of his colleagues in 1623 -- seven years after Shakespeare's death! It seems
Shakespeare was not terribly concerned about his plays in posterity. His plays were never written to be read. They were written to be performed!
Access to his stories and language, understanding of Shakespeare's work, is more readily gained through the experien...ce of bringing his
characters to life as an actor than through any other means.
Shakespeare has been put into old dusty books, in old dusty libraries and classrooms, introduced by and appended with critical commentary of
such stupefying density and turgidity that most people would rather do fluid dynamics problems without a calculator than read any of his plays,
much less perform them! If only people knew how wonderfully turgid Shakespeare can be when performed! How overflowing with dynamic
fluids! Take a look at Juliet's speech in Act III, scene ii, lines 17-21 before you come to class. Think about it!
Shakespeare is sex and murder, power and money, betrayal and revenge, love and hate, joy and sorrow. We demystify his unfamiliar language
and free his poetry from preciousness when we tell his stories in those terms. First part of class will be a brief discussion of my approach to his
work. Second part of class will include work on student monologues applying the following principles:
Telling the story, Active choices, Physical engagement -- using the whole body to act, Outward rather than inward focus, Juxtaposition of
opposites, Operative words, Dress for movement is recommended, even for those without monologues (give yourself the option).This workshop
will be led by Ashley Strand.
Beginners Lighting Workshop » Bank of Ireland Theatre » 19th February – 20th February 2011 (2 individual events) This Saturday
and Sunday, Dramsoc will be hosting beginners lighting workshops. The workshops will include the following:1. Lighting Instruments demo
then ripped apart, cleaned and fixed 2. Basic Theory on lamp choice and positioning. 3. Basic Colour Theory. 4. Drawing a plan. 5. Safety. 6.
Rigging. 7. Circuiting. 8. Patching. 9. Recording Submasters & Cues. 10. Prep a show for tourThe workshop will be led by Mike O' Halloran.
Sign-up in the SocsBox,Aras na Mac Leinn.. Full details on times etc. will be sent out to those who sign up.
Price: Free!
Staged and Confused » Meeting rooms 1 and 2 » 16th February 2011 Dramsocs weekly Improv session!
Breathing Water » Bank of Ireland Theatre » 14th February – 18th February 2011 (5 individual events) Breathing Water written By
Raymond Scannell will be performed in BOI Theatre and stars the ISDA nominees Jarlath Tivnan and Aron Hegarty , with stellar performances
from Kate Murray and Teresa Brennan, directed by established Maria Tivnan and produced by Sean Kearns and Oisin Robbins. This
performance promises to excite and captures audiences in an unique way. Lets just say its one YOU don't want to miss !
Acting Workshop » the Art gallery (quad) » 11th February 2011 Friday 3pm ? Acting Workshop with Shane McDermott
Writing Workshop » the Art gallery (quad) » 10th February 2011 Writing Workshop with
Shane McDermot
This Lime Tree Bower » Bank of Ireland Theatre, NUIG » 10th February – 12th February 2011 (3 individual events) Conor
Mcpherson's This Lime Tree Bower is a funny and moving tale of how three men's inextricably linked lives are turned upsided down in a matter
of days each with his own story to tell.
Staged and Confused » Meet Rooms 1 and 2 » 9th February 2011
Director's Workshop » the Art gallery (quad) » 9th February 2011 Wednesday 6pm Directors Workshop with Maria Tivnan and Rob
McFeely
Maria TivnanMaria is the artistic director of the company. She both acts and directs with Fregoli and was awarded Best Actress at the Irish
Student Drama Award 2007 for her portrayal of Runt in Disco Pigs. She was awarded Best Director at the Jerome Hynes one acts 09.Maria has a
BA in Psychology (NUIG) and an MA in Drama and Theatre Studies (UCD). Maria is also a former auditor of NUI Galway Drama Society. Past
directing credits include Fantastic Mr. Fox, Beckett Shorts, Bedbound, At a Loss, Mosaic of Dreams.
Rob McFeely
Rob is the technical manager and assistant artisitic director with the company. Rob was awarded Best Director at the Irish Student Drama
Awards 2007 for his direction of Disco Pigs. He was also awarded best director at the Muscailt, Jerome Hynes Memorial One Act Drama
festival for Making Babies.? Previous directing credits include: Red Roses and Petrol (2006), Dark Pony (2007), Bedbound (2009, 2007),
Making Babies (2008), Tape (2008), Roger Dodger (2008). Rob is a former auditor of NUIGalway Drama Society
Staged and Confused » Meetings Rooms 1 and 2 » 26th January 2011 Dramsoc Weekly Improve Session
Auditions: By the Bog of Cats » Meeting Room 2, Aras Na Mclein » 24th January 2011 Fourteen Roles up for grabs, male and
female parts!
Deathnote » The Cube Aras na Mac Leinn » 24th January – 27th January 2011 (4 individual events) A Play based on the popular anime
series.Tickets ?2 at the Socsbox or on the door.
24 Hour Theatre » Bank of Ireland » 19th January – 20th January 2011 (2 individual events) NUIG Dramsoc presents...24 Hour Theatre!
From 6pm on the 19th January, several lucky thespians/writers/backstages/techies will be sleep deprived for 24hours and locked in the Bank of
Ireland Theatre, NUIG until they come up with a full-blown production.
Performance will be on 20th January at 6pm in the Bank of Ireland Theatre. There will be a small charge on the door.All Proceeds go towards
the Irish Student Drama Association Awards from 5-12th March 2010, hosted by NUIG Dramsoc
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Temporal Motherfxxker » The Cube, Aras na Mac Leinn » 18th January – 21st January 2011 (4 individual events) NUIG Dramsoc
proudly presents, our only original play this year, Temporal Motherfxxker.
This time travelling, buddy comedy, adventure romance is set to astound, delight and confuse!
Staring Shaun Leonard, David Burke and Conor Burke as Garry, Garry and Garry.
Directed by Paul 'Lovely' Rodgers. Running from 18th to the 21st of January. The Cube, Aras Na Mac Leinn
Tickets ?5/8 at the SocsBoxs or on the door.
Odds and Ends » Bank of Ireland Theatre » 13th January 2011 „Odds and Ends‟ is a chance to waggle your talent for all of us on the
stage, just because you can, and without being judged. If you don‟t feel like performing, come along anyway and enjoy some of the many and
varied talents NUIG has to offer. Feel free to bring food or drink (there'll be large bin bags present to discard both).
We will wholly accept a monologue, a dialogue, a trialogue, a travelogue,a choco-log or a hogblog. A poem, story, scene, song or a joke. Dance
a dance, drum on a drum, mime a mime. Anything you like!
Staged and Confused » Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 » 12th January 2011 Dramsoc's weekly improv session, theatre games and script work.
Christmas Party » Forster Court Hotel » 17th December 2010 Dramsoc, Baconsoc and Lit n Deb Party! All welcome!
Beforehand, there will be a headshave and legwax in aid of Cancer Care West from 7pm!
The Lonesome West » Bank of Ireland Theatre » 24th November – 27th November 2010 (4 individual events) The Lonesome West is a
play by contemporary Irish playwright Martin McDonagh, part of his Connemara trilogy, which includes The Beauty Queen of Leenane and A
Skull in Connemara. All three plays depict the shocking and murderous goings-on in the Western Ireland town of Leenane.Tickets are €5/€8
from the Socsbox.
Dramsoc Committee Meeting » Art Room » 15th November – 29th November 2010 (3 individual events)
The Dumb Waiter » bank of ireland theatre » 9th November – 12th November 2010 (4 individual events)
Committee Meeting » Art Room » 8th November 2010
The Last Burning » bank of ireland theatre » 31st October – 5th November 2010 (6 individual events)
A play that tells the story of the last woman burned alive in Ireland.
A Night in November » The Bank of Ireland Theatre » 25th October – 28th October 2010 (4 individual events)
Aran Islands Trip » Inis Mor » 15th October – 17th October 2010 (3 individual events)
Dramsoc are going on their Annual Aran Islands Trip. Bring a tent and a sleeping bag and come along for the craic!
AUDITIONS Phaedra's Love » meeting room 1 Aras Na Mclein ( directly about the help desk on 2nd floor as you enter Aras Na
Mclein) » 11th October 2010
Auditions for Sarah Kane's controversial adaptation of Seneca's 'Phaedra'. All welcome.
Theatre of the Oppressed » Meeting Room » 11th October 2010
First meeting of Dramsoc's new Theatre of the Oppressed session. ToTO aims to effect real political and social change through theatre. Drop in
and give it a try. No acting experience required.
Phaedra's Love Auditions » Meeting Room 2 » 6th October 2010
Auditions for Sarah Kane's play to be performed at the end of November.
The Weir » Bank of Ireland Theatre » 5th October – 9th October 2010 (5 individual events)
Come see Conor McPhersons one-act play that is featured on the first year English course. Tickets €8/€5 available on the door or from the
Socsbox.
Romeo & Juliet » Bank of Ireland Theatre » 28th September – 2nd October 2010 (5 individual events)
Dramsoc presents 'Romeo and Juliet' directed by Conor O'Grady. Tickets €5/€3 from the Socsbox.
Staged & Confused » The View » 15th September – 1st December 2010 (12 individual events)
Dramsocs weekly Improv night comprising of sketches, theatre games and scriptwork. Followed by Open Mic in the Cellar (when a performance
is on the same night as Staged & Confused it will run from 7-8pm).
Committee Meeting » The View » 8th September 2010
Dramsoc Committee meeting followed by Open Mic night in the Cellar Bar. All welcome.
Staged & Confused Failte Fest Special » The View » 12th September 2010
Failte Fest Special meeting of Dramsoc, giving a taster of Staged & Confused especially for First Years!
Auditions: The Last Burning » The Stage » 15th September 2010
Auditions
Staged & Confused » The View » 15th September – 29th September 2010 (3 individual events)
Weekly Meeting of Improvisation, Scriptwork, Games, Performance and MUCH more. All welcome.
Auditions: The Last Burning » The Stage » 16th September 2010 Auitions
Theatre of the Oppressed Presentation/Workshop » The View » 16th September 2010
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This Workshop will be presented by Aisling Walsh with the aim of creating a dedicated Theatre of the Oppressed Group to participate in
workshops based around movement, expression and improvisation and focusing on three aspects of Theatre of the Oppressed - Image Theatre,
Invisible Theatre and Forum Theatre - devising at least two presentations during 2010/11.
Auditions for American Psycho » The Large Acoustic Room » 17th September 2010
Come along. All welcome!
Stand Up Comedy Improvisation Workshop rescheduled » The Stage » 20th September 2010
Come and learn some techniques about Comedy Improvisation! Cost: €4. Sign up in the Socsbox.
ATTENTION: this event has has been moved to monday the 27th at 6pm in the space
Auditions for Temporal MotherÂ£u(k€r » The View » 20th September 2010
A time-travelling buddy rom-comedy. With rock'n'roll. 'The Hangover' meets 'Back to the Future'. ORIGINAL PRODUCTION. All welcome.
"The Morning After Optimism" Auditions » Meeting Rooms » 22nd September – 23rd September 2010 (2 individual events)
"The Morning After Optimism", Tom Murphy
Parts: 2 female; 2 male
Auditions will be on Wednesday, 22nd and Thursday, 23rd form 2-6pm in the Meeting Rooms.
The Morning After Optimism is a surreal fantasy about false hopes and the death of illusions which impair our ability to deal with reality. Set in
a forest, the play begins with the arrival of James and Rosie, a pimp and a whore. World-weary and insecure, Rosie and James are grown-up
children trying to emerge into adulthood. In the forest they encounter the fairytale-like Edmund and Anastasia and as the story unfolds, we are
led through a manic-comic adventure. Its allegorical woodland setting gives the play a fairytale context within which dark, destructive forces
intermingle with higher ideals of beauty, fidelity, honesty and nobility.Written in 1971, The Morning After Optimism is one of Tom Murphy's
lighter creations, although its central themes -- spiritual isolation and the desperate, fruitless, search for redemption -- are issues that have
preoccupied the playwright throughout his career.
Auditions for The Dumb Waiter » The Cube » 23rd September 2010 Auditions for the play that inspired 'In Bruges'. All welcome.
Stand Up Comedy Improvisation Workshop-EVENT CANCELLED » the space » 27th September 2010 Come and learn
some techniques about Comedy Improvisation! Cost: €4. Sign up in the Socsbox.Event Cancelled.
"This Lime Tree Bower" Auditions » TBC - Aras na Mac Leinn » 29th September 2010 Auditions for 'This Lime Tree Bower', by
Conor McPherson from 2:00-6:00 in Aras na Mac Leinn (room will be signposted).
The play is an account of coming of age in small town Ireland, told by three young men.
The central characters are Joe, the youngest, who is bored with school and looking for adventure, his brother Frank, who works full time in the
family chipper and hatches a plan to solve all the family?s troubles and their friend Ray the debauched university lecturer who is dating their
sister Carmel.
Fight Club Auditions » The Stage » 29th September 2010
Fight Club Auditions » The Stage » 30th September 2010
ISDA Venue Viewing and ISDA Meeting » Bank of Ireland Theatre, Druid Lane Theatre, Nun's Island Theatre and the Meeting
Rooms » 7th January 2011 College reps from around Ireland will visit Galway to inspect the three proposed theatres to be used during the ISDA
Festival in March. An ISDA meeting will then take place in the Meeting Rooms after the venue viewing.
ISDA Festival Media Launch » Galway Arts Centre » 24th February 2011 The ISDA Festival 2011 will be launched in the Galway
Arts Centre, by Professor Lionel Pilkington (NUIG, Head of Humanities). Food and refreshments will be served.
ISDA Festival Launch Party » Upstairs at Kelly's » 24th February – 25th February 2011 (2 individual events) Tickets are €5 each.
Music by 'The Rye'! Let's start the ISDA Festival with a bang! :)
ISDA Festival Ball » Ardilaun Hotel, Taylor's Hill » 12th March – 13th March 2011 (2 individual events) The ISDA Festival Ball (the
first one in the festival's history!) will include buses from the Quad to the hotel, a reception (with a string quartet starting the event in style)
dinner, wine, desert, the ISDA awards, a band, a DJ and buses back to town. All for €10! Please contact dramsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie. Tickets are
limited!
A Hero Returns » the Cube Theatre, Aras na Mac Leinn, NUIG » 22nd July – 24th July 2011 (3 individual events) Written by one of
Galway's leading emerging writers, Meadhbh Haicead; this darkly comic, Absurdist play finds it lyrical roots deep in Wesht of Ireland. It
delights and entertains while posing serious questions about faith, love and redemption.
The plot revolves around the peculiar relationship between the central two characters who have not seen each other for some time. 8pm nightly
Cast: Paul McCarrick, Oisin Robbins, Eilish McCarthy
Crew: Emmet Byrne, Darren Coppinger, Matt Burke, Ronan Gallagher, Conor Burke
Tickets: 8euro (5euro student concession), can be bought on the door or at the Socsbox beforehand.
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Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Abigayle Noyce
Vice-Auditor: David Burke
Treasurer: Paul O'Mahony
Secretary: Aine Cahalan
PRO: Emily Murray
Head Technician: Seagh MacSiurdain
Events Officer: Dami Adebari
Developments Officer: Conor Quinlan
First Year Representative: Jason Browne
Productions Officer: Oisin Robbins
Ex-Officio Member: Aron Hegarty
ISDA Rep: Teresa Brennan
ISDA Rep: Hannah O'Reilly
ISDA Rep: Aoife Noone
Staged & Confused Host & ISDA Rep: Conor Hooper
ISDA Rep: Darren Coppinger
Assistant Head Technician: Ben Simmons
ISDA Liaison Officer: Neasa O'Callaghan
Head Stagehand: Laura Hicks
ISDA Rep: Kate Murray
ISDA Rep: Emmet Byrne
ISDA Rep: Caoimhe Mulcahy
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Neasa O'Callaghan
Vice-Auditor: Darren Coppinger
Treasurer: Oisin Robbins
Secretary: Claudia O'Sullivan
P.R.O.: Aoife Noone
Productions Officer: Abigayle Noyce
Head Technician: Ronan Gallagher
ISDA Representative: Kate Murray
Income
Expenditure
€-280.62
Ball
€1,220.00
Balls
€100.00
Bank charge
€203.95
Bank Charge
€133.04
Costumes
€2,390.73
Socs box Till
€6,055.00
Dinner
€78.10
Sponsorship
€50.00
Entertainment
€150.00
Ticket Sales
€5,906.45
Entry fees
€1,525.00
USC Grant
€13,410.00
Equipment misc
€675.46
Total
€25,373.87
Lights
€3,290.73
Makeup/Props
€1,413.60
Materials
€467.50
Performing rights
€4,211.87
Printing
€100.00
Prizes
€1,000.00
Promotions
€1,335.05
€236.00
Reception
€665.29
Set
€73.04
Society accomm
€212.00
Society transport
€1,278.94
€182.00
Socs Box Till Refund Manual
€18.00
Socs day expenses
€82.98
Speaker accomm
€334.51
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Income
Expenditure
Teacher fees
€2,374.00
Expenditure Total
€23,518.75
€1,258.25
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€1,855.12
Total
€25,373.87
Other Information
Seagh MacSiurdain
Head Technician
500 hours
Niamh O'Brien
Member
40 hours
Hazel Doyle
volunteer
90 hours
Director of ''Night in November ''
Aoife Noone
95 hours
Commitee member for ISDA
Abigayle Noyce
Auditor
450 hours
Neasa O'Callaghan
ISDA Festival Director
1500 hours
Ben Simmons
Theatre Technician
134 hours
Oisin Robbins
Productions Officer/ Actor/ Producer
600 hours
Director/ ISDA Secretary and Box
Hannah O'Reilly
580 hours
Office Manager/ Actor/ Fundraiser
Eoin Butler
IT, Webmaster
50 hours
Aine Cahalan
Secretary, Director, Actress
70 hours
Staged & Confused Organizer/
Jason Browne
202 hours
Performer/ First year Rep
Darren Coppinger
Director/ ISDA Festival Treasurer
1500 hours
Ronan Gallagher
ISDA Volunteer Venue Manager
130 hours
Ecology Soc
As stated in the ECO-SOC consitution, the aim of the society is to raise awareness of and act on enviromental and social jusitce
issues, and this is what we did over the course of the year.
To begin with, before socsday we had an open day in the Bailey Allen Hall where peole could come in and get an introduction to
ECO-SOC, it included films showings, a \'one idea to change the world\' competition and great food. Following that we had an
information stand during socsday. On the 8th of October 2010 we took a trip to Rossport that was both an educational and an
active experience for all involved.
ECO-SOC throughout the year met on a weekly basis and got involved in numerous causes both on and off campus, we also tied
into the FEE (Free Education For Everyone Campaign). One of our highlights was our co-ordinated planned questioning of Frank
Fahey at a PR stunt that he had organised for himself, this led to him being publicly shamed and possibly contributed to him
losing his seat in the Dáil.Furthermore, in the second semester we participated in Green Week, the showing of \'The Pipe\' and the
Green Fair at which we brought a variety of different biscycle types in order to propmote cycling. Also in the second semester we
did alot of work to promote our campaign for a bicycle workshop on campus, this included a successful round of collecting
signatures on our petition.
Over all, the year can be summerised as a successful and active one for ECO-SOC, while we recognise that alot more work can
and needs to be done. We have resolved to create a concerete month by month plan of our activities for next year.
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Ecology Soc Events
Trip to Rossport, ''Party against the Pipe'' » Rossport, Co. Mayo. » 4th June – 6th June 2011 (3 individual events)
For the June bank holiday Party against The pipe festival there'll be a bus going directly from Galway to the Camp. The bus'll be ?16 return.
There's a suggested donation of ?35 for the whole weekend (?15 goes towards providing meals for ever...y1 for the weekend, ?20 for the
equipment) but no-one will be turned away if they can't afford... the donation. Places on the bus are numbered so please get a ticket as early as
you can (send Ecosoc Gaillimh a message on Facebook or call 086-0644 185 to get one). The line up looks great and the fire performers are
promising a treat see you all there!!
Stand at Green Fair with music and bicycles » bailey allen hall » 25th January 2011
ECO-SOC info stand with great tunes, magazines, leaflets etc. and a five person bicycle and tall bike that people can hop on and mess about on,
all in the interest of promoting cycling!
''The Pipe'' - followed by talk and debate » bailey allen hall » 25th January 2011 Begining with a presentation from An
Taisce's Energy Officer, Elizabeth Muldowney. Followed by a discussion on Irelands Natural Resources chaired by former Chairperson of the
Irish Film Board and founder of the Galway Film Fleadh, Lelia Doolan. The evening concludes with a screening of award wiining film 'the Pipe'
with a Q & A with Director Risteard O Domhnaill.
Weekly meeting » AM108 » 22nd September – 20th April 2011 (31 individual events)
ECO-SOC's weekly meeting where we discuss whats going on and plan our actions. All welcome for a bit of craic and positive action!
Rally For The Planet » Dublin City Centre » 23rd March 2011
Young people are demanding strong action to protect our planet from overconsumption, climate change and pollution.
80% of young people say they are concerned about protecting the environment, yet still our political and business leaders promote destructive
policies, endangering our future and harming the poorest people in the world.
...The solutions to the environmental crisis exist. By conserving our ecosystems, shifting to green energy and sustainable farming, and investing
in public transport and smart energy policies, we can build a green, prosperous society and create hundreds of thousands of jobs in the process.
Despite the appeals from the world's poorest nations and the warnings of scientists, rich world political leaders still promote reckless
overconsumption and unchecked corporate greed -putting profit before people and the planet.
Young Friends of the Earth -a worldwide network in dozens of countries- believes that young people must act together so our voices are not
drowned out by special interests who profit from the status quo.
Be part of the solution, and join the Rally For The Planet on Thursday, March 23rd in Dublin City.
This is our only home. Let's show the establishment that we're willing to fight for it!
Ecosoc is inviting all of its members and anyone else to join this event, there will be people mostly students for all over the country at the event
and we will be organising transport up from Galway that morning. If you're interested in going up please email: ecosoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
Rossport Trip » Rossport, Co.Mayo » 8th October – 10th October 2010 (3 individual events)
Trip to Rossport where the corrib gas scandal is happening, Includes Capming, Kayaking, Tour of area, Social night with Shell to Sea activists
and locals. Sign up in Socsbox now!! €5 deposit now, another 5 on bus. Bring boots, waterproof clothes, a tent and sleeping bag. Bus leaves
from the Quad at 2pm on Friday. Be there early, it leaves exactly at 2pm! It will be class, do come!!
Committee 2010/2011
Poster Boy: Paul O'Donnell
Auditor: Senan MacAoidh
Treasurer: Sarit O'Donovan
Secretary: Stephanie Furlong
Income
Expenditure
€185.66
Bank charge
€20.93
Entertainment
€28.00
€10.00
Bank Charge
€10.54
Socs box Till
€100.00
Printing
USC Grant
€530.00
Returned Socs Money
€252.00
Total
€826.20
Society transport
€480.00
Expenditure Total
€790.93
Total
€35.27
€826.20
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Other Information
ELSA Soc
ELSA is an international organisation and the nuig branch is a local branch, and we aim to offer students summer internships
across europe through ELSA. the organisation also offers exclusive positions in the european commission. it also connects
students throughout europe . We were only active in semester 1.
ELSA Soc Events
This year the society held a total of 1 event.
Student Trainee Exchange Programme (STEP) Information Evening for Law Internships » Career Seminar
Room » 22nd November 2010
An information evening for students interested in applying for Law Internships all over Europe that are organised and supported by the European
Law Students Association.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Lisa Boyle
Other Information
Energy Society
The mission statement of the Energy Society is "Using fact-based discussion & open collaboration to develop the understanding &
awareness of energy production, consumption & its impacts".
We aim to bring students and staff who are working in or interested in any area of "energy" together to participate in a fact-based
discussion on energy-related topics. We encourage collaboration between researchers in all departments at NUIG and aim to
enhance the public perception of NUIG as a centre for energy research.
Energy Society Events
NUIG Energy Society Lecture Series "Development of the Electric Car: Formula 1 or Mini?" » ac201 » 20th
September 2010
Professor Ger Hurley of the Electronic and Electrical Engineering Department at NUIG gives an overview of the state of the art of electric-drive
vehicles.
Passive House Seminar @ NUIG » darcy thompson » 12th April 2011
This Energy Seminar, led by John Fitzsimons & Peter Lohr of Passive Development Ltd., will explore the principles of Design and Technology
involved in a Passive House, including:
Designing a Passive House ? Heat Recovery Ventilation systems
Solar Orientation ? Heating methods
House Design ? Mechanical & Electrical services
Airtightness ? Plumbing
House Structure ? Choosing Windows
Technology ? BER and Passive House
Passive house envelope types ? PHPP software
Thermal bridges ? Key points where things go wrong
Thermal Comfort ? Costs of Passive house
The Planning process
NUIG Energy Night Poster Showcase » Orbsen Foyer » 26th January 2011
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NUIG Energy Night will open at 5:30pm in the Orbsen Building Foyer with a Showcase of the rich and varied range of cutting-edge energy
research currently underway at NUIG. With presenters working in areas from biofuels to wave energy, and smart buildings to smart grids, the
Showcase will provide attendees and researchers alike with the opportunity to meet, learn about and exchange ideas on the future of energy in
Ireland. Light snacks and refreshments will be served. Prizes for the best student posters from the Showcase will be awarded after the Panel
Discussion.
NUIG Energy Night Panel Discussion » No suggestions found » 26th January 2011
The Showcase will be immediately followed by a Major Fact-Based Panel Discussion titled "Averting a Future Irish Energy Crisis" at 7:00pm
the nearby O'Flaherty Lecture Theatre, located on the main Concourse. The discussion will bring together experts in the fields of energy
technology, policy, innovation and business. Paul Cunningham, RTE?s Environment Editor, and author of ?Ireland?s Burning? will moderate the
discussion. Confirmed panellists are Professor J. Owen Lewis, Chief Executive of the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), Paul
Lynam, Chief Executive of Siemens Ireland, John Simmie, Emeritus Professor of Chemistry at NUIG, founder of the Combustion Chemistry
Centre, and energy expert, Dr. Neil Walker, Head of the Energy and Environment Unit at the Irish Business Employers Confederation (IBEC),
and Philip Walton, Emeritus Professor of Physics at NUIG and nuclear energy authority. The moderated discussion will run for 90 minutes, with
30 minutes for questions from the audience. Prizes for the best student posters from the Showcase will be awarded after the Panel Discussion.
Energy Society Lecture Series in AC204 "Carbon Capture and Storage in Ireland" » AC204 » 7th February
2011
Richard Vernon from SLR Consulting will discuss Ireland's options for Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). CCS technology traps CO2
emissions from power plants and other sources and stores (or sequesters) it deep underground.
Energy Soc presents IgniteEnergy » college bar » 2nd December 2010
Enlighten us, but make it quick!Energy Soc is proud to present IgniteEnergy, an evening of rapid fire Energy discussion on Thursday December
2nd at 7pm in the College Bar back room.Ignite is a style of presentation where participants are given five minutes to speak on a subject. Ignite
presenters share their personal or professional passions, using 20 slides that automatically advance every 15 seconds, in talks that are exactly five
minutes long - creating a rapid fire recipe for inspiration and laughter in equal measures!
NUIG Energy Society Lecture Series "The transition to a decarbonised power system “ a transmission
system operator perspective" » ac203 » 16th November 2010
Speakers: Philip O'Donnell and Ken McDonnell, EirGrid.
There is broad consensus that decarbonising the power sector is a crucial step towards creating a more sustainable economy. The power system
in Ireland is set to undergo a major transition from centralised thermal generation to distributed renewable generation sources. This will motivate
significant development of the transmission system and require a sea change in the way the power system is operated. Ireland will also need to
develop links to neighbouring electricity markets to both facilitate renewable energy export and to maintain security of supply. The presentation
from EirGrid will discuss their current role as well as their contribution towards the transition to a decarbonised power system.
Dept of Geography & Energy Society Lecture "Galway Energy & Emissions" » ac201 » 16th November 2010 Dr
Frances Fahy has kindly agreed to allow members of the Energy Society attend a lecture to be given to her class by Peter Keaveney of the
Galway Energy Agency. This promises to be a an extremely interesting and relevant talk.
Lecture Series "Energy & Economics; A scientific perspective in the era of Peak Oil" » ac201 » 14th October
2010
Title: Energy & Economics; A scientific perspective in the era of Peak Oil
Speaker: James Glynn, ASPO-Ireland (Association for the Study of Peak Oil)
Abstract:2008 is the year most people remember as being the year of the Beijing Olympics, collapse of subprime mortgages, housing bubbles,
Lehman brothers collapse, financial meltdown and the genesis of financial crises that we are living through today. 2008 was also the year of
maximum Oil price at $147/barrel and global energy production to-date. This talk will explore the interaction of Energy supply, Energy Return
on Energy Invested, GDP growth and economic stability. The talk will be quite numerate and will aim to ignite discussion on the question: In the
era of Peak Oil are our fundamental economic assumptions still valid?
Committee 2010/2011
PRO: Emer Henderson
Auditor: Rory Monaghan
Vice-Auditor: Neil Duffy
Treasurer: Caitriona Killeen
PRO: Magdalena Hajdukiewicz
Industry Liaison: Edward Curry
PRO: Lukasz Porwol
Advisor: Ciaran Kennedy
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Rory Monaghan
Vice-Auditor: Ciaran Kennedy
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Treasurer: Neil Duffy
Secretary: Magdalena Hajdukiewicz
Webmaster: Lukasz Porwol
Member at Large: Killian Collins
Income
Expenditure
€0.00
Bank charge
€34.86
Sponsorship
€1,550.00
Entertainment
€30.00
USC Grant
€500.00
€789.18
Total
€2,050.00
Printing
€134.79
Prizes
€350.00
Reception
€220.08
Returned Socs Money
€365.16
Socs day expenses
€17.90
Expenditure Total
€1,941.97
€27.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€108.03
Total
€2,050.00
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Caitriona Killeen
Emer Henderson
Lukasz Porwol
Rory Monaghan
Neil Duffy
Treasurer
Webmaster, PRO
Founder & Auditor
Vice-auditor
60 hours
60 hours
100 hours
200 hours
60 hours
Eng Soc
The Engineering Society was setup as the organization to arrange as many social events for the all the students in the Engineering
departments. The main event that the engineering society held was the Engineering & Nurses Ball Which became a huge success.
Other events were also organized. Also we are able to handle problems & situations as they arise within the course & social events
as we are engineers.
Eng Soc Events
Engineering ball 2011 » Radisson hotel galway » 9th February – 10th February 2011 (2 individual events) NUIG Enginnering &
Nurses ball 2011 is back, line up , location, to come soon...
Meeting » Civil Building E201 » 11th October 2010
We will be discussing the society's association with "Engineers Ireland".
we will also be discussing events for the coming year.
Committee 2010/2011
PRO: Reem Draj
OCM: Christina Fox
Secretary: Ciara Rigney
Auditor: Fozie Nashat
Vice-Auditor: Emma Farrell
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Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Christina Fox
Vice-Auditor: Ciara Rigney
Treasurer: Claire Moran
Secretary: Emma Farrell
PRO: Shane Lynch
Website Administrator: Padraig Meaney
Income
Expenditure
€166.87
Affill/Mem fees
€625.00
Socs box Till
€9,640.00
Ball
€8,000.00
Sponsorship
€400.00
Bank charge
€16.70
Ticket Sales
€3,764.00
Dinner
€780.00
USC Grant
€1,000.00
Fundraising/charity
€3,686.00
Total
€14,970.87
Materials
€97.50
Phone
€94.50
Printing
€156.00
Prizes
€160.00
Expenditure Total
€13,615.70
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€1,355.17
Total
€14,970.87
Engineering Ball Balance Sheet - 2010/2011
Income
Income Category
Expenditure
Amount
Opening Bank Balance 1088.12
Amount
Ball
€6283.32
Balls
€22350
Dinner
€153
Bank Charge
€71.74
Entertainment
€4425
Fundraising/charity
€1570
Lights
€6000
Printing
€145.2
Security
€2215.9
Video Hire
€1068
Expenditure Total
€21860.42
Unreconciled Cheque Total €0
Total
€23509.86 Total
€1649.44
€23509.86
Other Information
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ALIVE Hours
Reem Draj
PRO
30 hours
English Soc
English Soc is a place where lovers of stories can gather and share their passion for Rowling or vent their hate of Meyer, it\'s a
nerd herd of book lovers, cinephiles, theatre fanatics and poem hunters. If you\'re the type of person who loves analyzing stories,
characters, themes, motives, words etc, then English Soc is for you.
English Soc Events
English Soc AGM » Meeting Room 1, Aras na Mac Leinn » 31st March 2011
English Soc will be electing its Brand Spanking New Committee on Thursday 31st March! Come along to Meeting Room 1 at 7pm if you're
interested in taking up a committee position next year, if you want to nominate anyone for one (best let them know first, some people don't like
surprises), etc.!
Frances McCormack (NUIG) - "Nothing but a Regret: Graham Greene and Compunction" » Larmor theatre,
Arts Concourse » 22nd March 2011
On Tuesday 22nd March, our own Staff Treasurer Dr. Frances McCormack will be presenting a talk on the presence of compunction and regret
in the work of British author Graham Greene in the Larmor theatre at 7pm.
Hate Night III (in association with Comic Soc) » Upstairs at the Roisin Dubh, Dominick St. » 15th March 2011 Once again,
do feel free to come up with amusing and clever subtitles. You know we love 'em.
Guys, you know the drill. Come along to the R?is?n at 8pm on Tuesday 15th March for sunshine, love, warmth and happiness... no wait, I've
gone wrong somewhere...This time round there's no limit to what you can hate. Even if it's Miley Cyrus, people who don't like Lost, democracy
or people who just don't understand Charlie Sheen, it's very much welcome. (Though if you want to hate on books, authors, graphic novels - go
ahead!)
Demystifying Shakespeare (in association with Dramsoc) » TBC » 21st February 2011
As part of Theatre Week 2011, Dramsoc and English Soc are teaming up to bring you a very special workshop on Shakespeare. Led by Ashley
Strand, the workshop won't focus on analysing his plays from an academic point of view - but with a view to perform them! The first half of the
workshop will be devoted to discussion of this particular approach to the Bard, whereas the second half will be taken up with working on
participants' monologues. (it could be your one and only chance to be Iago, Macbeth, Rosalind, Lear or Hamlet. 'Gwan, ya will.)
More information is here: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=192292640794446&ref=mf
Tim FitzHigham: Gentleman Adventurer! (in association with Comedy Soc) » Bailey Allen Hall » 8th February
2011
As part of Muscailt 2011, Comedy Soc and English Soc are teaming up to bring you the award-winning and Perrier-nominated comedian and
Edinburgh Fringe regular Tim FitzHigham! For FREE as well, so you have no excuse not to go. Come to the Bailey Allen Hall next Tuesday the
8th February at 9.30pm and spend an hour in the company of a man who has performed in a boat-shaped building, run across the desert in suits
of armour, sailed across the English Channel in a bathtub, crossed rivers in paper boats and many, many more.
Dr. Marie-Louise Coolahan (NUIG) -"Women, Writing, and Language in Early Modern Ireland" » Larmor
Theatre, Arts Concourse » 1st February 2011
English Soc is delighted to welcome Dr. Marie-Louise Coolahan (NUIG), who will be giving the first talk of the semester on Tuesday 1st
February at the Larmor theatre at 7pm. Marie-Louise will talk about women's writing between the years 1574 and 1676, both by women living in
Ireland and by Irish women living on the continent.
Comic Soc and English Soc bring you: Hate Night II! » Upstairs at the R?is?n Dubh » 25th January 2011 *also known as
Hate Night II: This Time It's Personal, Hate Night 2: Christopher Paolini Strikes Back, Hate Night With A Vengeance, Why Can't We All Just
Get Along Night, or whatever tickles your fancy. We're open to suggestions. Hate Night returns! This time around, Comic Soc and English Soc
invite you to the Roisin Dubh where if you can think of any books, graphic novels or authors that you want to see consigned to oblivion, we're
giving you a platform to tell us why. State your case in any way possible. Write a song. Deliver a speech. Draw a diagram. It's entirely up to you.
However, you can choose to defend whoever's being fed to the sharks too. (We're got a stage too!)So remember to put "Tuesday 25th January at
7pm, I ought to go to Hate Night" in your diaries, and be prepared for serious hatin'. And fun and frolics, I suppose.
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Comic Soc and English Soc present: Scott Pilgrim Friday! » Large Acoustic Room, Ãras na Mac Leinn » 14th January
2011 Next Friday, the 14th of January, Comic Soc and English Soc are bringing you an ultra-super awesome screening of "Scott Pilgrim vs. the
World" in the Large Acoustic Room for your viewing pleasure.* So if you have nothing else better to do with your life next Friday evening (and
I'm pretty sure you don't), be there or you will have Lucas Lee and his stunt doubles to deal with. (also, there will be Pilgrim-themed food. I'm
pretty sure that you like food, yes?)*Yes, comic books are literature. Begone, ye non-believers!
The Reduced Shakespeare as performed by Vendetta Theatre (in association with Dramsoc) » Nun's Island
Theatre (meeting at Ãras na Mac Leinn at 7.30pm) » 16th December 2010
Next Thursday the 16th December, English Soc and Dramsoc will be taking a trip to see The Reduced Shakespeare as performed by Vendetta
Theatre in Nun's Island Theatre at 8pm. Vendetta have very kindly offered us a group discount - that's €8 per person - but for Thursday ONLY.
We'll be meeting in Ãras na Mac Leinn at 7.30pm before waltzing down to the theatre. The sign-up sheet's now in the Socs Box, so get your
tickets before Wednesday afternoon!
Poetry Slam (in association with Writers' Soc) » The Cellar Bar, Eglinton Street » 25th November 2010
Now that you've learned how to slam poetry-stylee in the workshop the week beforehand, we've giving you a platform to show off your talents.
Come to the Cellar Bar on Thursday 25th November at 8pm, where there will be free food - and poetry (well, duh) - for all and sundry!
English Soc's Grand Quiz Night! » The Corrib Room, back of the College Bar » 23rd November 2010
To mark the end of the semester, we at English Soc are hosting a quiz at the back of the College Bar on Tuesday 23rd November where you'll
get the chance to demonstrate your knowledge, prove just how competitive you are or display a mixture of both! To act as an incentive, we'll
have PRIZES as well, because apparently people like those.
Cost is €5 a head, so feel free to assemble your own dream teams. Quizzes are a matter of honour, after all.
Poetry Slam Workshop (in association with Writers' Soc) » The Art Room and The View, Ãras na Mac Leinn » 18th
November 2010
As Music Week is taking place on campus, to mark the occasion English Soc and Writers' Soc are teaming up to bring you a poetry slam
workshop on Thursday 18th November at 8pm, where you'll learn how to slam with the best of them. This in turn will lead to a proper slam in
the Cellar Bar the following Thursday! Bring along your own poetry, and learn to embrace your inner Ginsberg.*no recitals of Howl, please.
Hate Night » Moore Institute Seminar Room (just opposite the Bank of Ireland on the Arts Concourse) » 19th October 2010 Normally, we'd
be ones for discussing literature that we actually LIKE. Hate Night, however, gives the books and authors that you can't bear to read centre stage.
Ever unintentionally laughed at Stephenie Meyer's turn of phrase? Do you think that Shakespeare's vastly overrated, or wonder how on earth did
Christopher Paolini get a publishing deal? Are you of the opinion that Henry James is a complete hack compared to the literary genius that is
Cecelia Ahern? (OK, we may need to stop you on that one...) If so, come along to the Moore Institute on the 19th October at 7pm, and we'll
provide a forum for your vitriol! (For the sake of your own sanity though, keep this in mind: "haters gonna hate.")
Prof. Hubert McDermott (NUIG) - "James Joyce's The Dead: The Galway Connection" » Darcy Thompson
Theatre (just beside the O'Flaherty), Arts Concourse » 12th October 2010
On Tuesday 12th of October at 7pm, the English Society of NUI Galway will be formally opened by Professor Hubert McDermott, who will be
giving a talk in the Darcy Thompson on James Joyce's The Dead, and its connections to Galway.
Word Game Night! » The Corrib Room, at the back of the College Bar » 5th October 2010
Word games! They are so much fun that we at English Soc are dedicating a night to them. Mosey up to the College Bar next Tuesday and feed
your addiction to Scrabble / partake in a furious game of Boggle / whatever tickles your fancy! So come along and meet us all... just don't get too
competitive, now.
Emergency General Meeting » TBC » 21st September 2010
We'll be electing our commitee and discussing our plans for the year.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Samuel Ferry
Vice-Auditor: Emer McHugh
Treasurer: Sarah O'Connor
Public Relations Officer: Anna O'Toole
First Year Representative: Peter Glynn
Postgrad Rep: Rosemary Gallagher
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Abigayle Noyce
Treasurer: Samuel Ferry
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Income
Expenditure
€0.00
Bank charge
€37.12
USC Grant
€500.00
Prizes
€30.00
Total
€500.00
Reception
€63.98
Expenditure Total
€131.10
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€368.90
Total
€500.00
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Sarah O'Connor
Emer McHugh
Samuel Ferry
Anna O'Toole
Hannah O'Reilly
Ciara Moyna
Treasurer
Vice-Auditor
Auditor
Volunteer during event
Secretary
70 hours
102 hours
82 hours
90 hours
3 hours
40 hours
FanSci
At the start of this year Fansci succeeded in signing up quite a few new members which was great for a society like ours, we had
an increase in numbers that we had to move to a new larger room.
We managed to fill 3 nights a week with activities for our members, War gaming on Tuesdays, Regular gaming on Wednesday
and Magic the gathering playing on Thursdays.
This year Fansci had its usual trips to other colleges for their gaming conventions which included, Warpcon, Dominicon.
We also hosted our own gaming Convention Itzacon.
This year Fansci also organised a Halloween ball, the ball was expanded to include Comic soc, GIG soc, Art soc and Anime and
Manga.
Fansci also had a party called convergance, to celebrate Fansci\'s birthday.
FanSci Events
weekly gaming meet » aras na mac leinn - The View » 5th January – 18th May 2011 (20 individual events)
weekly gaming session, with card/board games, RPG's or just to hang out and chat.
weekly gaming meet » aras na mac leinn -The View » 9th February 2011
Come and join us at our weekly gaming session. Card games, boardgames and RPG's
Warpcon Trip » UCC (cork) » 28th January – 30th January 2011 (3 individual events)
one of our annual trips to other gaming conventions, this time to cork! get your tickets for this event at the socs box, we@ll all meet up at
Galway bus station further info will be texted to attendees
convergence » the Oslo Salthill » 10th March 2011 cCome and meet up with the Fansci alumni with our guest speak Anita Murray.Before
our gaming convention Itzacon!
ITZACOn 2011 » Aras na Mac Leinn » 11th March – 13th March 2011 (3 individual events)
Fancsi brings you their 7th Convention with the finest in RPGs, LARPs, Wargaming, CCGs, shenanigans you can get west of the Shannon.
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Convergence » Oslo Bar » 10th March – 11th March 2011 (2 individual events)
We are celebrating 20 years of Fansci. All of the nerdom! There will be food, speeches, music and promotions, along with a great time to be had.
All are welcome!
Fansci Meetings » ?ras na Mac L?inn - The View » 2nd February 2011
Fansci Gaming » The View » 26th January 2011
Weekly gaming session, come play boardgames cardgames, rpgs or just hang out and chat.
Weekly Gaming » the HUB, Aras na Mac Leinn » 19th January 2011
our weekly gaming session has been moved this week to the Hub, come along play games and have fun!
FanSci weekly Gaming » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 3rd November – 15th December 2010 (7 individual events) Weekly
Gaming session, including RPGs, Boardgames,Magic the Gathering,even sometimes console gaming. Come and play some games or just to
hang out with friends.
Halloween fancy dress » upstairs at kelly's » 28th October – 29th October 2010 (2 individual events)
A fancy Dress event held upstairs in kelly's,Prizes for best costumes,Tickets €5 from SocsBox limited places so get your tickets early. In
association with Comic Soc, Art Soc, GIG Soc,Anime and Manga.
Weekly gaming » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 29th September – 27th October 2010 (5 individual events) Weekly gaming
RPG's Board games,Card games and more!
Weekly Summer Meeting » The View, Aras na Mac Leinn » 1st June – 31st August 2011 (41 individual events) Weekly get together
all welcome
Committee 2010/2011
librarian: Eoghan Page
Vice-Auditor: James Basquill
Secretary: Hazel Roberts
Treasurer: David Tuite
Events Officer: Michael Sinnott
Web Officer: John Burke
Auditor: Millie Kennedy
Convention Director: Ronan Comaskey
PRO: Matthew Watkin
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: David O'Meara
Vice-Auditor: Eoghan Page
Income
Fundraising
Expenditure
€938.03
€57.00
Ball
Bank charge
€227.79
€12.06
€1,515.00
Entertainment
€2,391.75
Socs box Till
€1,961.50
Entry fees
€1,088.50
Ticket Sales
€70.00
Equipment misc
€757.29
€300.80
USC Grant
€5,129.00
Materials
Total
€9,670.53
€10.40
Reception
€92.81
Returned Socs Money
€915.30
Society accomm
€938.00
Society transport
€1,030.00
Speaker accomm
€120.00
Teacher fees
€517.50
Expenditure Total
€8,402.20
€1,268.33
Total
€9,670.53
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Itzacon Balance Sheet - 2010/2011
Income
Expenditure
Income Category
Amount
Amount
Opening Bank
Balance
1214.23
Bank charge
€30.91
Bank Charge
€1.34
Equipment misc
€500
Members
Contributions
€1379.67 Printing
€366.5
Sponsorship
€500
Promotions
€889.6
Received Money
Returned
€300
Society accomm
€12.7
Expenditure Total
€2099.71
Unreconciled Cheque
Total
€0
€995.53
Total
€3095.24 Total
€3095.24
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Hazel Roberts
John Burke
Millie Kennedy
Secretary & Itzacon Secretary
Web Officer/ Itzacon Website Manage
Auditor
500 hours
160 hours
350 hours
Feminist Society
The Feminist Society was set up in January 2011. We have elected a committee and plan to organise our committee members in
the roles that we will take on and the activities we will plan for next September.
Tuesday the 8th of March was International Women‟s Day and students all over the world held different events that both
celebrated feminist activism and drew attention to the many unresolved issues and injustices faced by women in their daily lives.
Here in NUI Galway, a series of events took place all week and, as part of this, a few students got together to set up a Feminist
Society that aims to revive feminism across our university. Our first meeting took place at 7.30 on March 8th in Smokey\'s cafe,
where we appointed our committee members and discussed our aims and objectives. To date, we have set up a bank account in
order to receive funds in September, our online profile has been established and we have requested our members to join up on the
system.
Our next meeting took place at 6pm on Monday, 21st of March in AM205. At this meeting it was agreed that we would have a 3
hour planning session in July in order to organise what each of our roles would entail and what events and activities we would
organise. The date of this planning session has yet to be finalised. Our next meeting took place on Monday, 4th of April. We
discussed connecting with other feminist societies and learning from their operations and also linking in with a feminist gig,
named Mna Mna, which takes place the third Thursday of every month in The Crane bar at 8pm.
On Thursday, March 24th, at 7pm we also attended the movie As If I Am Not There in The Eye cinema. Based around the
Bosnina war in the 1990\'s, this movie is adapted from true stories revealed during the international Criminal Tribunal in The
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Hague. In terms of campaigns, in May we linked in with the RCNI who are currently fighting a HSE decision to cut their core
funding. Each of our members were informed of this campaign and enabled to participate in lobbying the relevant TDs. In May,
we also forged a link with Hannah\'s House, a home for an active feminist community in Ireland, working for a non-violent, just
society that embraces diversity. This unique space for women\'s groups and feminist activists will provide opportunities for
women to develop and promote radical changes for equality and justice. At our planning session we will discuss how this
relationship will develop in relation to our role.
Once we have fully established our society and the new academic terms begins in September, we will attend training, have a stand
at societies\' day, recruit additional members and roll out our planned events and activities. In order to keep the society alive over
the summer, we will continue to promote and attend the feminist gig in the Crane.
Feminist Society Events
First AGM meeting » Smokey's Cafe » 8th March 2011
First meeting of Feminist Society
Feminist Soc committee meeting » AM205 » 21st March 2011
Feminist soc committee meeting
Trip to movie screening » Eye Cinema » 24th March 2011
Feminist Soc attended the movie As If I Am Not There in The Eye cinema
Committee 2010/2011
Public Relations Officer: Ciara Griffin
Auditor: Emma Brannlund
Campaign Manager: Clionadh O'Keeffe
Secretary: Kimberly Merrifield
Vice-Auditor: Caroline Forde
Treasurer: Aura Lounasmaa
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Emma Brannlund
Vice-Auditor: Caroline Forde
Treasurer: Aura Lounasmaa
Secretary: Kimberly Merrifield
PRO: Ciara Griffin
Campaign Manager: Clionadh O'Keeffe
Other Information
FilmSoc
We show movies every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 7:30pm in the Aras Ui Chathail theatre and were trying our best to
make a good short film.
FilmSoc Events
Napolean Dynamite » The Space » 3rd March 2011
Directed by Jared Hess. Starring Jon Heder, Jon Gries, Aaron Ruell.
A listless and alienated teenager decides to help his new friend win the class presidency in their small western high school, while he must deal
with his bizarre family life back home.
Vertigo » The Space » 3rd March 2011
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Starring James Stewart, Kim Novak, Barbara Bel Geddes.
A San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming
dangerously obsessed with her.
The Notebook » Aras Ui Chathail » 3rd March 2011
Directed by Nick Cassavetes. Starring Gena Rowlands, Starletta DuPois, James Garner
A poor and passionate young man falls in love with a rich young woman and gives her a sense of freedom. They soon are separated by their
social differences.
Old Boy » The View » 3rd March 2011
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Directed by Chan-wook Park. Starring Min-sik Choi, Ji-tae Yu.
After being kidnapped and imprisoned for 15 years, Oh Dae-Su is released, only to find that he must find his captor in 5 days.
Warning: Rated R for strong violence including scenes of torture, sexuality and pervasive language. Seriously you've been warned.
One, Two, Three » Large Acoustic Room » 2nd March 2011
Directed by Billy Wilder. Starring James Cagney, Horst Buchholz, Arlene Francis.
Comedy about Coca-Cola's man in West Berlin, who may be fired if he can't keep his American boss's daughter from marrying a Communist.
Shutter Island » The Cube » 2nd March 2011
Directed by Martin Scorsese. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Ben Kingsley, Mark Ruffalo.
Drama set in 1954, U.S. Marshal Teddy Daniels is investigating the disappearance of a murderess who escaped from a hospital for the criminally
insane and is presumed to be hiding nearby.
Splendor in the Grass » The Cube » 2nd March 2011
Directed by Elia Kazan. Starring Natalie Wood, Pat Hingle, Warren Beatty.
A fragile Kansas girl's unrequited and forbidden love for a handsome young man from the town's most powerful family drives her to heartbreak
and madness.
Somebody Up There Likes Me » The Cube » 2nd March 2011
Directed by Robert Wise. Starring Paul Newman, Eileen Heckart, Sal Mineo.
Rocky Graziano is building a career in crime, when he's finally caught and arrested. In jail, he is undisciplined, always getting into trouble.
When he gets out after many years he has decided to start a new life. However, he is immediately drafted to the army. But they can't keep him
and he goes AWOL. Rocky discovers boxing as a way of earning quick money, and is discovered as a new talent.
Comedy Shorts » Large Acoustic Room » 2nd March 2011
A collection of the very best Irish Comedy Shorts made in the last 5 years.
Last Tango in Paris » The Cube » 2nd March 2011
Directed by Bernardo Bertolucci. Starring Marlon Brando, Maria Schneider, Catherine Breillat.
A young Parisian woman begins a sordid affair with a middled-aged American businessman whom lays out ground rules that their clandestine
relationship will be based only on sex.
The Town » Aras Ui Chathail » 2nd March 2011
Directed by Ben Affleck. Starring Ben Affleck, Rebecca Hall, Jon Hamm.
As he plans his next job, a longtime thief tries to balance his feelings for a bank manager connected to one of his earlier heists, as well as the FBI
agent looking to bring him and his crew down.
The Social Network » The Cube » 1st March 2011
Directed by David Fincher. Starring Jesse Eisenberg, Rooney Mara, Bryan Barter.
A chronicle of the founding of Facebook, the social-networking Web site.
Scott Pilgrim vs. the World » The Cube » 1st March 2011
Directed by Edgar Wright. Starring Michael Cera, Alison Pill, Mark Webber
Scott Pilgrim must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil exes in order to win her heart.
Hurt Locker » Aras Ui Chatail » 1st March 2011
Directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Starring Jeremy Renner, Anthony Mackie, Brian Geraghty.
Iraq. Forced to play a dangerous game of cat-and-mouse in the chaos of war, an elite Army bomb squad unit must come together in a city where
everyone is a potential enemy and every object could be a deadly bomb.
The Elephant Man » The Cube » 1st March 2011
Directed by David Lynch. Starring Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft.
A Victorian surgeon rescues a heavily disfigured man who is mistreated while scraping a living as a side-show freak. Behind his monstrous
facade, there is revealed a person of intelligence and sensitivity.
Persepolis » aras ui chathail » 3rd February 2011
Get Him to the Greek » aras ui chatail » 2nd February 2011
Notorious (Directed by A. Hitchcock) » Aras Ui Chataill » 1st February 2011
HAPPY FEET » aras ui chathail » 27th January 2011
AVATAR » aras ui chathail » 26th January 2011
The Pipe - Talk & Debate » bailey allen hall » 25th January 2011
The evening will begin with a presentation from An Taisce's Energy Officer, Elizabeth Muldowney. Followed by a discussion on Irelands
Natural Resources chaired by former Chairperson of the Irish Film Board and founder of the Galway Film Fleadh, Lelia Doolan. The evening
will conclude with a screening of award wiining film 'the Pipe' with a Q & A with Director Risteard O Domhnaill.
12 ANGRY MEN » aras ui chathail theatre » 18th January 2011
The Gates of Dawn » The Large Acoustic Room » 15th November 2010
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Film Socs' film 'Gates of Dawn' directed by Samuel MacFadden special showing tonight.
Arsenic and Old Lace » O'Flaherty Theatre » 14th October 2010
Dumb and Dumber » O'Flaherty Theatre » 13th October 2010
Supertroopers » O'Flaherty Theatre » 12th October 2010
The Man Who Knew Too Much » O'Flaherty Theatre, Arts Concourse » 21st September 2010
Free Cinema!
Up in the Air » O'Flaherty Theatre, Arts Concourse » 22nd September 2010
Free Cinema!
Motorcycle Diaries » O'Flaherty Theatre, Arts Concourse » 23rd September 2010
Free Cinema!
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Darren Cuddy
Treasurer: Gerard Moran
Vice-Auditor: Conor Cuddy
Head of Cinema : Keller Harlow
DVD admin: Jason Hoare
Secretary: Bryan Fitzgerald
Head of Events: Seamus Ennis
Health and Safety Officer: Neil Hiney
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Michael Talty
Treasurer: Paul Moran
Income
Expenditure
€878.39
Bank charge
€12.50
Bank Charge
€18.02
Entertainment
€80.00
Socs box Till
€1,560.00
Equipment misc
€239.29
Ticket Sales
€690.00
Materials
€376.11
USC Grant
€3,411.78
€240.00
Total
€6,558.19
Reception
€200.00
Society accomm
€1,324.00
Society transport
€3,378.31
Video Hire
€226.81
Expenditure Total
€6,077.02
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€481.17
Total
€6,558.19
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Bryan Fitzgerald
Conor Cuddy
Neil Hiney
Gerard Moran
Darren Cuddy
Keller Harlow
# ALIVE Students:
Secretary
Vice Auditor
Health and Safety Officer
Treasurer
Auditor
Head Of Cinema
204 hours
456 hours
150 hours
300 hours
380 hours
223 hours
6 student
1713 hours
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FLAC Society
NUIG FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centre) provides legal information for students and promotes equality within society.
FLAC operate clinics every Tuesday from 6.00pm to 7.30pm in Aras na MacLeinn. Information is provided by trained students,
supervised by a practicing solicitor or barrister.
During the college term FLAC provides seminars on legal issues. During 2010/2011 a criminal law seminar and a law day were
held in addition to training sessions for our volunteers. The 2011 Law Day included a seminar on equal access to justice and
focused on issues those on the margins of society encounter when trying to access justice.
FLAC Society Events
AGM » McMunn Theatre » 29th March 2011
Thank you to all for volunteering with FLAC this year!
Everyone's help was really appreciated and I hope that everyone got a chance to volunteer and get some kind of benefit from the experience.
We would encourage any of you that are staying in NUI Galway next year and have an interest in running for a position on the FLAC committee
to come along.
The positions available on the FLAC committee are as follows:
Executive Positions: Auditor, Vice-Auditor, Treasurer
Non-Executive Positions: Secretary, Clinics Coordinator, Education Officer/Seminar Convener, Student Liaison Officer, Public Relations
OfficerIf you wish to run for an executive position please email us on nuigflac@gmail.comYou need to have two proposers to back up your
nomination. It doesn't matter if your proposers aren't members of the Law Society or of FLAC. Nominations for executive positions will have to
be returned by 5pm of Monday the 28th of March 2011.
Jersey Break » College Bar » 24th March – 25th March 2011 (2 individual events)
FLAC AGM Information Session » the HUB » 22nd March 2011
Come along to this information session for anyone one who is interested in finding out about the different positions or general information about
NUIG FLAC.
Committee members will be there to tell you their roles and experiences within the society.
Criminal Law Seminar » Meeting Rooms 1 & 2 in Aras na MacLeinn » 22nd February 2011
Our pre-College Week Criminal Law Seminar which will include a presentation by the Gardai, a practicing criminal lawyer and a member of the
judiciary. Topics will include public order offences, defences, the prosecution of such offences and the effect of a conviction.Not to be missed.
Ceili - FLAC and TRAD soc » College Bar » 16th March 2011
Ceili night out with Trad Soc!!! Come along for dancing and craic!!!
Law Day » McMunn Theatre » 17th January 2011
This year NUI Galway FLAC is holding our first Law Day on the 17th of January 2011 at 7pm in the McMunn Theatre on Galway Campus. Our
theme is of Equal Access to Justice. We feel that many students do not know
their legal rights and this can be easily taken advantage of, especially in relation to landlords and tenants. At a time when people do not have
money to spare, it seems that people will accept legal inequalities and we would hope to change this. Hopefully this event will highlight this
theme and our high-profile speakers will attract
attention. We are delighted to have speaking Ms. Catherine McGuinness, President of the Law Reform Commission and a former justice of the
Supreme Court of Ireland; Dr Lydia Foy, a proponent in challenging the inequalities in the legal system in Ireland; Ms Noeline Blackwell,
Director General of the national FLAC organisation and Mr. Larry Donnelly, Manager of the Public Interest Law Alliance and lecturer, writer
and political contributor. Refreshments will be served afterwards in the College Bar.
FLAC Clinics » Meeting Rooms 1 and 2, Ãras na MacLeinn » 11th January – 29th March 2011 (12 individual events)
Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) Clinic » Aras na MacLeinn » 19th October 2010
PLEASE NOTE; Due to conferring ceremonies taking place this week, there will not be a clinic run this evening, Tuesday 19th October. Our
next clinic will be on Tuesday 26th October.
EGM and Training Seminar - Criminal Law » The Space » 13th October 2010
We are looking for a new Vice Auditor this year. Any who might be interested is advised to check their emails for further information. Training
seminar for Criminal Law. All FLAC Clinic Volunteers are requested to attend
Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) Clinic » Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 Aras Na McLeinn ( directly about the help desk on 2nd floor as
you enter Aras Na McLeinn ) » 14th September – 23rd November 2010 (11 individual events) Come to the Free Legal Advice Centre (FLAC)
and meet with trained law students and solicitors who are available to give information on legal matters. This service is provided every Tuesday
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in Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 (upstairs in Aras na Mac Leinn). All matters discussed at the clinics are strictly confidential. For further information
please contact: nuigflac@gmail.com or visit www.flac.nuigalway.ie
FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centre) Clinic » Meeting Rooms 1 and 2, Ã•ras na MacLeinn » 7th September 2010 Come to the Free
Legal Advice Centre (FLAC) and meet with trained law students and solicitors who are available to give information on legal matters. This
service is provided every Tuesday in Meeting Rooms 1 and 2 (upstairs in Aras na Mac Leinn). All matters discussed at the clinics are strictly
confidential. For further information please contact: nuigflac@gmail.com or visit www.flac.nuigalway.ie
Training Session for Landlord and Tenant Law » Careers Seminar Room » 21st September 2010
Training Session for Landlord and Tenant Law. Training is compulsory for all volunteers
Training - Landlord and Tenant Law » Career Seminar Room » 22nd September 2010
This is a training seminar for volunteers in the area of Landlord and Tenant Law
Employment Law Training Seminar » AC204 » 27th September 2010
Training session for clinic volunteers. Training is compulsory for all volunteers
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Roisin Fitzpatrick
Secretary: Seamus Keating
Treasurer: Tara Gibbons
Education Officer/ Seminar Converyor: Ollie Conneely
Students' Liaison Officer: Maureen Dolan
Clinics Convenor: Natalie Bourke
Vice-Auditor: Caroline Kennedy
Deputy Auditor: Estelle Sheanon
PRO: Andrew Carrig
Committee 2011/2012
Treasurer: Elaine Whelan
Secretary: Seamus Keating
Clinics Convenor: Jack McInerney
Education Officer/Seminar Convenor: Claire Murray
Auditor: Emmet Creighton
Vice-Auditor: Jennifer Dalton
Members Liaison Officer: Cara Teahan
Disability Clinics Convenor : Cliona De Bhailis
Public Relations Officer: Emmet Greaney
Income
Expenditure
€0.00
Bank charge
€48.91
Fundraising
€604.22
Gifts
€106.90
Sponsorship
€200.00
Socs day expenses
€20.00
USC Grant
€500.00
Expenditure Total
€175.81
Total
€1,304.22
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€1,128.41
Total
€1,304.22
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Jack McInerney
Emmet Creighton
Caroline Kennedy
Marie-Alice Cleary
Ollie Conneely
Maureen Dolan
volunteer
volunteer
Vice Auditor
Volunteer
Education Officer / Seminars Convenor
student liasion officer
11 hours
8 hours
28 hours
7 hours
114 hours
120 hours
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Seamus Keating
Lisa Maloney
Roisin Fitzpatrick
Patrick Haverty
Feadra Ryan
Tara Gibbons
Rachel McGrogan
Padraic Durkan
Secretary
Volunteer
Auditor
Volunteer
Volunteer
Treasurer
volunteer
Volunteer
111 hours
12 hours
300 hours
50 hours
50 hours
250 hours
12 hours
8 hours
French Soc
The society had a very warm and welcomming atmosphere this year. Everyone bonded very well with one another and all the
meetings ran smoothly, without any hasel. Once a fortnight we met up in a bar called Maximo\'s and conversed about various
subject matters, in a more informal way of course. Some had already completed their erasmus year and as a student who will be
embarking on the experience next year, it was great to obtain advie and info form other members of the society. The french play,
was also a huge success. Overall it was a very enjoyable society to be apart of, and I will most definetly be returning to the society
after my erasmus year, and i hope that it will be as enjoyable as this years french soc has been.
French Soc Events
French Play : "Le diner de cons" » Bank of Ireland Theatre » 24th March 2011
A French comedy performed in French by talented Irish students !
Every week, Pierre Brochant and his friends organize a dinner game : everybody has to bring a guest, but not an ordinary guest .Tickets 5 euros
from the Socsbox (only 3 euros for students !)
French Soir » Massimo's, William Street » 1st February 2011
Come mingle with Francophones and parlez francais in Massimo's from 9pm (21h).
French Play Auditions » meeting room 2 Aras Na Mclein ( directly about the help desk on 2nd floor as you enter Aras Na Mclein) »
27th October 2010
If you're interested in auditioning for a French play, come along to Meeting Room 2 in Aras Na Mclein. All levels of French are welcome
French Soiree » Massimos, Sea Road. » 5th October – 3rd May 2011 (16 individual events)
Come along to Massimo's and indulge yourself in an evening en francais. Meet great people and brush up on your French at the same time! We
shall be meeting every other week starting from next week, October 12 from 21h (9pm). See you there Francophones!
Committee 2010/2011
Ordinary Committee Member: Conor Jarrett
Vice-Auditor: Sophie Pauzin
Auditor: Lorcan Murray
Treasurer: Cora Smith
Secretary: Sinead Murray
Public Relations Officer: Lauren Dooley
Ordinary Committee Member: Orla Creaven
Ordinary Committee Member: Lisa Halpin
Ordinary Committee Member: Niamh O'Brien
Ordinary Committee Member: Brianna Monaghan
Ordinary Committee Member: Maebh Flanagan
Travel Officer: Jenifer Sadleir
Public Relations Officer: Amy Loughlin
Ordinary Committee Member: Darragh Newcombe
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Niamh O'Brien
Vice-Auditor: Mark Hughes
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Income
Expenditure
€1.43
Bank charge
€0.28
Socs box Till
€148.00
Expenditure Total
€0.28
USC Grant
€1,000.00
€0.00
Total
€1,149.43
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€1,149.15
Total
€1,149.43
Other Information
G-eos
Galway Earth and Ocean Society is organised every year to promote and provide an insight into all Earth and Ocean Sciences
available in NUI Galway. It provides a great opportunity to learn more about the courses being studied in the university by
attending seminars and going on excursions locally and abroad.It also allows students to get to know other people involved in the
EOS courses such as other students and lecturers. New members welcome!
G-eos Events
Geos AGM » College Bar » 28th March 2011
The Geos AGM and end of year party.
IGRM » arts Millennium Theatre 250 » 19th February – 20th February 2011 (2 individual events)
The 54th Irish Geological Research Meeting Lecture Series. For more information email GEOS!
IGRM Intro and Reception » Arts Millenium and the Aula Maxima » 18th February 2011
The Reception and introductory talk of the Irish Geological Research Meeting
Jurassic Park showing » cairnes theatre » 9th February 2011
A showing of jurassic park by GEOS
Silver Strand Sedimentology » Silver Strand, Galway City » 13th November 2010
A mini field trip to Silver Strand with Mike Williams as a sort of outdoor practical seminar!
Committee 2010/2011
4th Year Rep: Peter Fallon
Auditor: Jeremy Sterling
Secretary: Riona Burke
Vice Treasurer: Sebastian Stock
Treasurer: Billy Archbold
Vice-Auditor: Megan MacCourt
PRO: Grainne Greaney
Health and Safety Officer: Micheal O'Flatharta
OCM: Joanne Casserly
Committee 2011/2012
Secretary: Megan MacCourt
Auditor: Micheal O'Flatharta
Treasurer: Billy Archbold
Vice-Auditor: Joanne Casserly
Income
Expenditure
€342.85
Bank Charge
€21.96
Socs box Till
€1,224.00
Bank charge
€141.58
Entertainment
€248.38
€143.18
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Income
Expenditure
€370.00
Sponsorship
Returned Socs Money
€887.01
USC Grant
€2,670.00
Society accomm
€869.33
Total
€4,628.81
Society transport
€1,908.00
Socs day expenses
€20.00
Video Hire
€50.00
Expenditure Total
€4,267.48
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
Total
€361.33
€4,628.81
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Jeremy Sterling
Grainne Greaney
Megan MacCourt
# ALIVE Students:
Auditor
PRO
Vice-Auditor
180 hours
80 hours
75 hours
3 student
335 hours
Geography Soc
The Geography Society held a number of events this year including: a table quiz; two seminars on topical issues, volcanoes and
conservation; and organised a field trip to the Association of American Geographers, in Seattle, Washington.
Geography Soc Events
Geography Soc Field Trip to AAG » Seattle Washington » 11th April – 18th April 2011 (8 individual events) A number of Geo Soc
members will present their research at the Association of American Geographers annual conference.
Conservation Geography: Saving Red Grouse from Extinction in Ireland » Brendan S. MacAodha Seminar Room,
AC 113, Ground Floor, Geography Department. » 24th March 2011
Mr. David Scallan will be presenting his research on conservation geographywith an interesting insight into the species red grouse and their need
to be protected from extinction in Ireland.
Christmas Table Quiz! » college bar » 7th December 2010
We would like to welcome all members of the geography society to our christmas table quiz! Students that want to take time out of their study to
have a bit of fun at this stressful exam time would also be in with a chance to win some of our fantastic prizes! Finger food is also being supplied
by the college bar! Fun guaranteed or your money back! Proceeds will be going to charity!
"Volcanoes: From super-eruptions of the past to Eyjafjallajkull 2010" by Stephen Galvin » Room 113,
Geography Seminar Room » 19th October 2010
The actions of volcanoes have, in the past, facilitated the creation of life on Earth. But their extraordinary power also has the potential to destroy
all life. Join the Geography Society on Tuesday evening as we look some examples of volcanic events from throughout history and how they
have influenced climate and society, and how future eruptions could spell disaster for the human race.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Michelle McKeown
Secretary: Wesley Flannery
Treasurer: Nessa Golden
Undergrad Rep: Aaron O'Connell
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Income
Expenditure
€53.57
Bank charge
€26.05
Fundraising
€310.00
Dinner
€160.30
€2,575.00
Entry fees
€825.00
USC Grant
€1,829.54
Fundraising/charity
€310.00
Total
€4,768.11
Prizes
€39.00
Reception
€238.66
Society accomm
€620.82
Society transport
€2,529.18
Expenditure Total
€4,749.01
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€19.10
Total
€4,768.11
Other Information
German Soc
German soc aims to be a platform for English and German speaking students to meet and interact ( we also have students from
Austria and Switzerland etc). We held numerous social events which help us to learn more about the culture and language in a
relaxed environment. We started the year with our popular boat trip and also organised a trip to Berlin to better experience the
German speaking culture.
German Soc Events
Stammtisch » Bierhaus Henry Street » 30th September 2010
A perfect opportunity to practise your German or English in a friendly atmosphere. Everyone welcome!
Stammtisch » Bierhaus, Henry St. » 17th February 2011
Join us for our fortnightly get-together. This is the perfect opportunity to practise your German or English in a friendly and informal
environment. Everyone welcome!
Berlin Trip » February 2011
Join us on our trip to Berlin sign up at the Socsbox.
Stammtisch » Bierhaus, Henry St. » 3rd February 2011
Join us for our fortnightly get-together. This is the perfect opportunity to practise your German or English in a friendly and informal
environment. Everyone welcome!
Kaffeekraenzchen - A German Gettogether! » AM204 » 1st February 2011
The German Society would like to invite all German speakers to their open forum to discuss anything German! If you have any ideas you would
like to share with the committee or would simply like to meet up with other German speakers for Kaffee and Kuchen, then come along! All
welcome!
Tea and Coffee provided
Weihnachtsfeier (Christmas Party) » The King's Head » 25th November 2010
We'd like to invite you to our Christmas party on Thursday in The King's Head on High Street. DJ and free finger-food on the night. The entire
event is FREE and is a great opportunity to have one last night out before all the studying for the exams starts.
Oktoberfest » Bierhaus, Henry St. » 11th November 2010
This is a free event being organised by the German Soc to celebrate the famous beer festival Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. There will be a
raffle, DJ and finger-food on the night. Wir hoffen, dich dort zu sehen!
Stammtisch » Bierhaus, Henry Street » 14th October 2010
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A perfect opportunity to practise your German or English in a friendly atmosphere. Everyone welcome!
Boat Trip on the River Corrib » Corrib Princess, followed by De Burgos » 6th October 2010
Cruise duration is two hours. Tickets are available from the Socs Box in Ã•ras na Mac LÃ©inn for just €10 and include the after-party in De
Burgos, Augustine Street, with a live band and DJ. Complimentary refreshment on the boat. Meeting at the cathedral at 18:00. Hope to see you
there.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Triona Jacob
Vice-Auditor: Kelly McCole
Treasurer: Sarah McDermott
Secretary: Nicola Walsh
vice-secretary: Jeannine Jud
Public Relations Officer: Jennifer Paradise
PRO: Eric Bannon
Income
Expenditure
€227.97
Bank charge
€28.89
Bank Charge
€0.02
Dinner
€410.97
Fundraising
€75.00
Hall hire
€550.00
€560.00
Hire Bus
€700.00
Socs box Till
€3,860.00
Lights
€150.00
Sponsorship
€700.00
€91.25
Ticket Sales
€216.10
Reception
€104.36
USC Grant
€4,210.00
Society accomm
€2,359.80
Total
€9,849.09
Society transport
€4,936.87
Stationary
€24.00
Expenditure Total
€9,356.14
€50.50
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€492.95
Total
€9,849.09
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Jennifer Paradise
Eric Bannon
Sarah McDermott
# ALIVE Students:
Joint Public Relations Officer
Treasurer
250 hours
250 hours
300 hours
3 student
800 hours
GiGSoc (Gay In Galway)
GIG Soc aims to provide a forum for all university students and staff interested in taking part in LGBT education campaigns, film
screenings and social events! All are welcome to attend.
GIG Soc is the LGBT society in NUIG. We aim to bring together all members of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender
community that are interested in getting involved in the university, together with anyone interested in LGBT issues, rights and
social events.
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We won most improved society at the society annual awards and represented the university at the BICS national awards where we
came second.
If you‟re interested in getting involved, don't be shy!! We'd love to see you!
GiGSoc (Gay In Galway) Events
GIGSOC BABY ONE MORE TIME! Cheesy School Disco Night » The Stage, Ã•ras na Mac LÃ©inn, NUIG » 30th
September 2010
GIG Soc is harking back to those days of black bin bags on the walls, cheesy music blasting through the speakers, and teenage hormones being
let loose for the first time with our second social event of the year, GIG SOC BABY ONE MORE TIME!So dust off your dancing shoes (or Doc
Martens, whatevs!) and come on down to Ã•ras na Mac LÃ©inn Thursday night for a 90s DJ set from PRINCESS MATTHEW from half seven,
and then on into town from there!!Refreshments *will* be provided and no dress code essential, although if any of you want to dress up like
Brit-Brit from the Hit Me Baby video you'll be most welcome ;)
AGM and Welcome Out Party! » The Art Room » 21st September 2010
GiG Soc welcomes one and all to our AGM and Welcome Out Party. Meet at the Art Room in Aras na Mac Leinn, get to know each other, elect
our new committee for the year. Noms and nibbles will be provided. So pop in to say hi. The evening continues wherever the wind takes us!
Give Blood (Because We Can't) » ?ras na Mac L?inn, NUI Galway » 29th March – 30th March 2011 (2 individual events) With
Draoicht organising a blood drive in Aras na Mac Leinn, starting from 12 PM on the 29th of March, and repeating again the following day at the
same time, we would like to encourage all members who are ELIGIBLE to do so to donate blood, and to encourage others to do so if you can't.
Unfortunately under Irish law as things stand, MSM males are prohibited from giving blood, and we would like to highlight this outmoded
legislation while also encouraging that the maximum amount of blood is still donated from all those who CAN. They are in serious need of it. So
please, Give Blood Because We Can't.
Pink Training Weekend » UCC, Cork » 12th November – 14th November 2010 (3 individual events)
GiG Soc are proud to be representing NUIG at the USI's Pink Training event this year - a weekend of workshops, seminars, guest lectures and
presentations about a wide range of issues pertaining to our members, and with delegates from every LGBT society in Ireland! Contact
gigsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie to sign up, all welcome to join!
GiGSoc AGM » Meeting Rooms 1&2 » 29th March 2011
Wow, what a year! Interactive Rocky Horror Picture Show screenings, GiG Soc weddings, bisexuality talks, coming out workshops, films
marathons, Pink Training, the General Election and Equality, law lectures on Civil Partnership, AND of course our social events - this year
seems to have had it all! Unfortunately, all good things must come to an end (sniff sniff..), and this coming Tuesday will be our last event
together! Starting at half eight that evening in Meeting Rooms 1&2, upstairs in ?ras na Mac L?inn - our new committee will be voted on in our
annual AGM, and we do hope you'll consider getting involved in the new year!! After the voting is over, we shall away to the college bar where our favourite DJ, Princess Matthew, will be playing all the latest tunes.
GiGSoc Tie-Dye! » Art Room, Aras na MacLeinn » 24th March 2011
This Thursday GiG Soc are going to be taking an artistic turn. We are giving our members an opportunity to learn how to tie dye clothes! Just
think... how pretty and rainbow-tastic your clothes will look after they've been attacked with colour! Some white tshirts will be provided on the
night, but they will be limited! People are more then welcome to bring their own clothes and decorate them if they so wish :)
GiGSoc Movie Day! » The View - Aras na MacLeinn (Upstairs) » 16th March 2011
After College Week and the General Election (and then the SU Elections!), GiGSoc thinks everyone deserves a nice quiet, calm down period.
That's what, starting at 2pm on the 16th in The View, GiGSoc shall be showering you with cookies, softdrinks and, most importantly, movies!
We'll be showing All About My Mother and Billy Eliott, back to back. Come along!
GiGSoc Get Political! » Meeting Room 1 » 24th February 2011
We thought with the vote this Friday, it would be a good idea for GiG Soc members as passionate and enthusiastic as we are on the subject to
explore what the various political parties are saying on equality issues, where they stand on issues of gender and LGBT rights - and where they
don't! All information will be taken from party manifestos, equality documents and should prove to be both informative AND engaging.
Afterwards, a social in a venue of your choice! People of all persuasions are invited to attend if interested, and if you'd like to meet someone
before attending, icebreakers are available by emailing gigsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie beforehand. See you then!
Interactive Rocky Horror Picture Show » Kirwan Theatre » 15th February 2011
Well folks it's that time of the year again... INTERACTIVE ROCKY HORROR!
One of NUI Galways SHAG Week Events!
(Happening again due to POPULAR DEMAND!)
For the few who may not know what the story is... it is a chance for us all to dig out our corsets, pull up those fishnets, and invest in those rubber
gloves! Not familiar in any way? Google will be your friend (moderate safe search is advised :P)! So come along to be silly, to sing and to dance
your heart away. Also - Costumes will be appreciated! There's even a prize for the best costume!
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Rocky Horror Dance Classes » Meeting Rooms - Aras na Mac Leinn » 9th February 2011
These casual "classes" of sorts will give you all the opportunity to Time Warp and learn all the actions and songs in preparation for SHAG
Weeks Interactive showing of The Rocky Horror Picture Show!
GIG Soc Movie Showcase » Large Acoustic room » 31st January 2011
We will be showing Milk, a biography of human rights activist Harvey Milk who became America's first openly gay US senator, and Mamma
Mia!, a comedy musical featuring the songs of ABBA, and starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. Please come along! All welcome to attend,
icebreakers available on request if you'd like to know someone before you go. (Just e-mail gigsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie)
Coming Out Partayy! » College Bar, then Dignity! » 20th January 2011
Our traditional "Coming Out Party", and welcome back party after a fantastic first semester! See you all in the college bar, as usual all are
welcome to attend, icebreakers are available on request, and we'd love to see you!
GiG Soc Civil Partnership Act Talk with Dr.Anne Egan » SiobhÃ¡n McKenna Theatre, Arts Millenium Building » 16th
November 2010
The Civil Partnership Act 2010 was passed by both Dáil and Seanad in July of this year, and is expected to be fully enacted by early 2011. The
Minister for Justice and Law Reform Dermot Ahern said: "This is one of the most important pieces of civil rights legislation to be enacted since
independence.", yet the Act continues to be the subject of much debate and discussion, both within the LGBT community in particular and
across the wider populace.
What exactly is involved with the Civil Partnership Act, however, and what are its strengths and its limitations? While very little has been
written on the subject from the point of view of academia as yet, GiG Soc is hoping to add to the discussion by hosting an audience with Dr.
Anne Egan, lecturer in Law here in NUIG, in which the Act will be discussed, along with a legal interpretation of the provisions contained
within, and a short question-and-answer session afterward.
Dr. Egan is a graduate of National University of Ireland, Galway where she was awarded a B.A in Legal Science, Sociology and Politics in 2003
and LL.B in 2004. She completed her PhD in 2008 on œThe Rights and Responsibilities of Fathers in Irish Family Law•. She was a tutor in the
Faculty of Law from 2004-2006 and lectured part-time in Family Law in 2007-2008. She also has completed a Certificate in Part 1 Mediation
training accredited to the Mediators Institute of Ireland. Anne was awarded a postgraduate certificate in Teaching and Learning in 2009 and is
currently completing a module on "Civic Engagement" with the Centre for Excellence in Learning and Teaching, NUI, Galway. She currently
lectures in Family Law, Sociology of Law, Law and Social Policy, Irish Legal Systems here in NUIG.
So come along if you have an interest in LGBT issues, law, equality and human rights or if you just want to find out more about what Civil
Partnership will actually entail, and as usual people of all types are welcome to attend! If you'd like an icebreaker to meet you before the event,
just email gigsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie, and we'd be happy to meet you! Social evening will follow.
GiG Soc Bisexuality Talk » The Hub, Aras na Mac Leinn » 11th November 2010
GiG Soc are holding a talk with my lovely co-Auditor Sharon Nolan in The Hub this Thursday in ?ras na MacL?inn. Social evening will follow
and people of all persuasions are welcome to attend.
Come down if you'd like to know more about bisexuality, issues affecting bisexual people, to speak of your own experiences yourself and to
have a nice chat :)
HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH screening! » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 10th November 2010 Adapted from the
hit off-Broadway musical of the same name is this tale of an "internationally ignored" rock & roll singer who hails from Communist Berlin and
who dreams of becoming an American sensation. It's also HILARIOUS. See you there!
ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW!!! » McMunn Theatre (by Smokies on the Concourse) » 21st October 2010 Ladies and
gentlemen... THE TIME HAS COME!! So let us all dig out our corsets, pull up those fishnets, and invest in those rubber gloves for... GiG Soc's
interactive showing of the Rocky Horror Picture Show!! Not familiar? GOOGLE IT!! So come along to be silly, to sing and to dance your heart
away. Also - Costumes will be appreciated! There's even a prize for BEST COSTUME!! Icebreakers available on request, just email
gigsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie if you want to meet one of us before going in! All welcome :)
Mean Girls Screening » Large Acoustic Room, ?ras naMac L?inn » 12th October 2010
For our event this week GiG Soc are screening one of the funniest movies of the past ten years - MEAN GIRLS! Starring Rachel McAdams,
Amanda Seyfried and Lindsay Lohan, Mean Girls is a razor sharp teen comedy that has since become known for being one of the most quotable
movies of ALL TIME and one that you NEED to see on a big screen!!! Dram Soc are planning a production of this in the new semester, so all
potential actors and actresses are encouraged to attend! As usual with GiG Soc events, everyone who wants to come is welcome, and icebreakers
are available to anyone that wants to know someone before going in, just e-mail us at gigsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie!
HEN PARTY NIGHT » College Bar » 5th October 2010
We're going to have a HEN PARTY NIGHT in anticipation of the marriages on Thursday!
We'll be meeting at the back of the College Bar at 9pm to gather people and then we'll be wandering into town!
Fun should be had, and all are welcome :)
GiGSoc Marriages! » The Hub » 7th October 2010
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GiGSoc Marriage day! Where you, plus a lucky member of the same (or opposite) sex can get married! Complete with own Priest and Marriage
Certificate! The event is as a peaceful protest against the ban on same-sex marriages, which remain illegal under Irish law, but is open to all, and
should be a lot of fun.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Sharon Nolan
Vice-Auditor: James McGlynn
Treasurer: Eoghan Fallon
Secretary: Chris Barrett
PRO: Sinead Carroll
NMLO: Ronan Comaskey
ECM: Tara Ward
Webmaster: Mark O'Loughlin
ECM: Cillian Lineen
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Aishling Clancy
Vice-Auditor: Andrew Keaveney
Secretary: Claire McCallion
NMLO: Paul O'Connor
Education Officer: Chris Barrett
OCM: Sean Mooney
OCM: Claire Finnegan
Foreign Correspondent: Cillian Lineen
Income
Expenditure
€145.87
Bank charge
€38.43
Bank Charge
€11.80
Entertainment
€350.00
Socs box Till
€40.00
Gifts
€35.00
USC Grant
€2,210.00
Hire Bus
€300.00
Total
€2,407.67
Makeup/Props
€30.00
Materials
€118.86
Prizes
€20.00
Reception
€191.19
Returned Socs Money
€324.45
Society accomm
€700.00
Society transport
€145.00
Speaker travel
€36.10
Expenditure Total
€2,289.03
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€118.64
Total
€2,407.67
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Chris Barrett
Secretary
60 hours
Sharon Nolan
James McGlynn
Queen of The Gays
Auditor.
400 hours
400 hours
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Goal Soc
GOAL is an international humanitarian agency dedicated to alleviating the suffering of the poorest of the poor. It is a nondenominational, non-governmental and non-political organisation. NUIG\'s GOAL Soc aim to raise funds on campus for GOAL.
In conjunction we GOAL we organinse evemts such as benefit gigs, bucket collections etc.
Goal Soc Events
GOALfactor » college bar » 23rd March – 24th March 2011 (2 individual events)
You reckon you play a serious sax, maybe your fiend at the guitar... or you might be blessed with the kind or dance moves that would make a
grown man blush. If you possess both talent and a conscience Goal?s charity talent show, The Goalfactor, on Wednesday 23th of March is the
kind of thing you?d be into. The night kicks off at 9.30 and competition promises to be some serious business so get the game faces on; the first
prize i...s ?100 of cash straight into the claw with a mere ?10 entry fee per act. On the other hand if you?re keen to see some people either sink or
swim up on the stage entry is free for the audience and having an auld shout of encouragement or cowering away from the stage in horror is
encouraged. In the spirit of the night there will be a charity collection bucket passed around so feel free to give as much or as little as you can
afford. Sin up for acts is to be found at the Socs Box so get the names down for what will undoubtedly be previously unseen levels of craic.
GOALfactor » college bar » 23rd March – 24th March 2011 (2 individual events)
GOAL Ball » Galway Bay Hotel » 19th November – 20th November 2010 (2 individual events)
The NUIG GOAL Soc committee put on the glad rags and attended the anual GOAL Ball. Many GOALies spoke about GOAL's work and
thanked NUIG students for their contribution to the cause.
Gig for GOAL » College Bar » 10th November – 11th November 2010 (2 individual events)
Bands The Coonics and Edison will combine forces in the College Bar on Wednesday November 10th in an effort to raise much needed funds
for GOAL's humanitarian work in th developing world. Tickets are just €3 and are available at the door (a free drink is provided with
presentation of the ticket). Come along, bring your friends, it promises to be a great night!
GOAL Soc meeting » Art Room Aras na Mac Leinn » 26th October 2010
Come along and get involved in GOAL Soc. We will be discussing up coming events and our plan for the year. There may be free pizza after!
GOAL Soc Meeting » aras na mac leinn - large acoustic room. » 26th October 2010
GOAL Book launch » Radison Hotel » 2nd October 2010
GOAL Jersey Day » Galway City » 1st October – 10th October 2010 (10 individual events)
A number of GOAL volunteers donned their county colours and took tot he streets of Galway with a bucket collection for GOAL. All monies
raised went towards flood relief in Pakistan.
GOAL Soc -Socs Day Stand » aras na mac leinn » 14th September 2010
Our first Socs Day and we mnaged to sign up opver 400 members.
GOAL Soc meeting » aras na mac leinn » 30th September 2010
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Jenny Mannion
Vice-Auditor: Findabhair Ni Fhaolain
Treasurer: Grainne Conway
PRO: Ciara Loftus
PRO: Murray McGinley
Income
Expenditure
€144.44
Socs box Till
€40.00
Expenditure Total
€0.00
Total
€184.44
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€184.44
Total
€184.44
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Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Niamh O'Connor-Byrne
Grainne Conway
Murray McGinley
Jenny Mannion
Findabhair Ni Fhaolain
Ciara Loftus
Secretary
Treasurer
Auditor
Vice Auditor
10 hours
30 hours
40 hours
70 hours
20 hours
40 hours
Hispano Soc
Our aims are to involve Spanish Speaking People and Spanish Students in creating many ways for students to learn Spanish, hang
out with their class mates and get to know native speakers as well. And of course improve the fluency Spanish! Culturally, the aim
is to provide as many different aspects of Hispanic Culture (Spanish and Latin America). This year we had 271 members.
There were a grand total of 24 events this year including 22 cinema evenings, an international trip to Barcelona and a paintballing
trip Limerick.
Hispano Soc Events
Erasmus evening » Kings Head » 23rd March 2011
Paintball trip to Limerick » Limerick » 4th February – 5th February 2011 (2 individual events)
We travelled to Limerick where we went paintballing then stayed the night in Jurys Inn hotel.
Intercambio meeting » am150 » 23rd September 2010
The Spanish Erasmus students got to meet the Irish students.
Barcelona Trip » Sign up in the Socsbox » 24th October – 25th October 2010 (2 individual events)
Tickets for Hispano Soc trip to Barcelona go on sale today flying out on Thursday November 11th returning Sunday 14th November. to book
your place call to the Socsbox with your student ID, pay €80 and leave in a copy of your passport. Book your ticket by Wednesday 25th at 3pm
to guarantee your place.
Cinema Evening » Charles Mc Munn Theatre » 15th September 2010
Repeated on a weekly basis throughout the entire year. Some of the films we will watch throughout the year include: La Noche de los Girasoles,
Pudor, El Viaje de Carol. El Ultimo Tren, Habana Blues, Sin Nombre, Voces Inocentes, XXY, Maria Full of Grace, El Angel Exterminador, La
Ley de Herodes, Gordos, Al Otro Lado de la Cama, Barrio, Tapas, Planta 4a.
EGM » Hub » 23rd September 2010
Committee 2010/2011
Treasurer: Cormac O'Laighin
Auditor: Niamh Flynn
Vice-Auditor: Naomi Hanlon
PRO: Eimear Scott
PRO: Sarah Scully
Secretary: Eoin O'Melia
Income
Expenditure
€209.07
Bank charge
€49.43
€130.00
€87.60
Socs box Till
€2,390.00
Returned Socs Money
€110.00
USC Grant
€2,200.00
Society accomm
€2,540.00
Total
€4,929.07
Society transport
€2,060.00
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Income
Expenditure
€80.00
Expenditure Total
€4,927.03
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€2.04
Total
€4,929.07
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Eoin O'Melia
Eimear Scott
Niamh Flynn
Sarah Scully
Naomi Hanlon
Cormac O'Laighin
# ALIVE Students:
Secretary
Auditor
PRO
Vice Auditor
Treasurer
78 hours
79 hours
80 hours
77 hours
75 hours
75 hours
6 student
464 hours
Human Rights Soc
This year we had a variety of events related to different aspects of Human Rights. We showed Human Rights themed films to get
more people interested and aware of some Human Rights issues. We co-hosted two very different events with Muslim Youth
Society and Comedy Soc. The first was a moving talk by ex-Guantanamo Bay detainee, Moazzam Begg and the second a thought
provoking way of showing the ridiculous inequalities between men and women that persist in society. We upped our membership
significantly this year and hope that we can get many more people involved in creating even more events next year.
Human Rights Soc Events
Welcome meeting » The View » 14th September 2010
Our first meeting and EGM!
Ex-Guantanamo Detainee talks » Martin ryan » 8th November 2010
Ex-Guantanamo Bay detainee, Moazam Begg, speaks about his experiences of being captured and detained at the notorious US detainment site.
Co- hosted with Muslim Youth Society.
Begg was labelled an enemy combatant by the US government. He was released on 25 January, 2005 along with Feroz Abbasi, Martin Mubanga
and Richard Belmar. President Bush released Moazzam Begg over the objections of the Pentagon, the CIA, and the FBI, who warned that Mr.
Begg could still be a dangerous terrorist.
Welcome meeting » The View » 14th September 2010
Our first meeting and EGM!
AGM: Electing next year's committee! » meeting room 2 Aras Na Maclein » 14th April 2011
Human Rights Soc Annual General Meeting: Electing new committee for next year. All positions up for grabs, all welcome!
Keith Farnan: Human Rights through comedy » AM250 » 15th February 2011
Comedian Keith Farnan offers a unique look at human rights and gender issues through the medium of stand up comedy.
Tickets 2 euro.
Simon Community talk » AM150 » 18th November 2010
One of the main organizers of the Simon Community will be speaking about homelessness in Ireland. We will also be showing a short film about
homelessness
Film: Invictus » D'Arcy Thompson » 9th November 2010
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Invictus is a 2009 biographical drama film directed by Clint Eastwood starring Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon. The story is based on the
John Carlin book Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game That Changed a Nation about the events in South Africa before and during
the 1995 Rugby World Cup, hosted in that country following the dismantling of apartheid.
Film: Hotel Rwanda » D'Arcy Thompson » 2nd November 2010
Based on real life events in 1994 Rwanda. Tensions between the Hutu and Tutsi peoples lead to a war. Paul Rusesabagina (Don Cheadle), the
manager of the Sabena HÃ´tel des Mille Collines, is Hutu but his wife, Tatiana (Sophie Okonedo), is Tutsi. His marriage is a source of friction
with Hutu extremists, most prominently a friendly goods supplier to the hotel who is also the local leader of a brutal anti-Tutsi militia.
The film, which has been called an African Schindler's List, documents Rusesabagina's acts to save the lives of his family and more than a
thousand other refugees, by granting them shelter in the besieged HÃ´tel des Mille Collines. Hotel Rwanda explores genocide, political
corruption, and the repercussions of violence.
EGM! » AC 214 (Concourse) » 19th October 2010
Human Rights Soc are holding an election for the position of Vice-Auditor. Come along to have your vote or run for the position!
Meeting » The Hub » 13th October 2010
Meeting to discuss events planned for the year and our upcoming EGM. All Welcome!
Welcome meeting 2 » AC201 » 21st September 2010 .Our second welcome meeting for those who couldn't be there last week.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Niamh O'Rourke
Vice-Auditor: Roisin Mangan
Secretary: Clare Killeen
Treasurer: Cormac O'Laighin
PRO: Robert Kennedy
Correspondence Secretary: Rebecca Finnegan
OCM: Stephanie Butler
Co-PRO: Owen Kelly
OCM: Emma Hennessy
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Sean Flannery
Income
Expenditure
€237.78
Bank charge
USC Grant
€1,950.00
Returned Socs Money
Total
€2,187.78
Speaker travel
Expenditure Total
€13.90
€1,669.94
€200.00
€1,883.84
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
Total
€303.94
€2,187.78
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Niamh O'Rourke
Robert Kennedy
Cormac O'Laighin
Auditor
P.R.O.
Treasurer
60 hours
40 hours
30 hours
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Huston Soc
The Huston Film Society screened films weekly in the second semester of the academic year.
Huston Soc Events
Screening of Man Bites Dog » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 14th March 2011
The Huston Film Society presents Man Bites Dog by R?my Belvaux.
Free screening in the Large Acoustic Room, Aras na MacLeinn on Monday the 14th of March.
Screening of The Beat That My Heart Skipped » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 7th March 2011
The Huston Film Society will be screening Jacques Audiard's The Beat that My Heart Skipped.
Sceening of Black Cat White Cat » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 28th February 2011
The Huston Film Society screens Emir Kusturica's Black Cat White Cat in the Large Acoustic Room.
Screening starts at 9:30 pm on Monday the 28th of February.
Huston film Soc Screening The Killing Of A Chinese Bookie » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 21st February
2011
The Huston Film Society screens John Cassavete's The Killing Of A Chinese Bookie. 9:30pm in the Large Acoustic Room in Aras na MacLeinn.
Withnail & I » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 16th February 2011
Huston Film soc presents Withnail & I
Screening of The Room » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 7th February 2011
Huston Film Society screens Tommy Wiseau's 'The Room'.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Jeannette Gregor
Vice-Auditor: Gordon McCaughley
Treasurer: Joanna Nelius
Minister for Defence and Propaganda: RÃ³nÃ¡n Cannon
Secretary: Michael Ahern
Income
Expenditure
€25.00
Bank charge
€12.41
Bank Charge
€6.23
Expenditure Total
€12.41
Total
€31.23
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€18.82
Total
€31.23
Other Information
Irish Studies Soc
This year for the Irish Studies Society has been a great one. We received full society status early in this academic year. With many
theater events, gigs, comedy DVD nights and a very successful Night of Irish Culture the society has had a productive year.
Society Day 1 brought great interest to the society and saw an increase in numbers.
Irish Studies Soc Events
An Evening of Irish Culture » the cube » 8th April 2011
The Irish Studies Society is having one last hurrah before the academic year is out!
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We are hosting 'An Evening of Irish Culture' on Friday April 8th at 7.30pm in The Stage and The Cube in Aras Na Mac Leinn.With Music,
Poetry, Dance and hopefully some Drama (yet to be confirmed!!) its shaping up to be a great night! Displaying the talents of NUIG students and
those of the wider Galway community its going to be a showcase of what is great about Ireland and its culture!We have confirmed 'Cosa Beoga'
the Sean N?s Dance group who were in the finals of The All Ireland Talent Show this year and Padraic Keane- young musician of the year 2011
will be performing...and they are only two of the highlights! With a C?ili after ward it should be a fun evening We would love to see as many
societies there!
O Emperor » Roisin Dubh » 25th March 2011
Tickets are limited so anyone who wants to go should contact Mike or Aisling ASAP (yet again you must a member).
Friday evening music and Theater...take your pick! » Roisin Dubh or Town Hall Teatre » 22nd March – 25th March 2011
Hello all, as you know we are inviting our members to join us at Roisin Dubh this Friday the 25th to watch O Emperor. Tickets are going fast so
if you want to get your hands on a FREE ticket please email Mike at mikelydon9@yahoo.ie or Aisling at A.NOLAN3@nuigalway.ie BEFORE
12 O‟CLOCK THURSDAY 24TH(as always you MUST be a member to get a ticket).
If however you‟re not into live music we are making available to our members FREE tickets to the Brian Friel play The Loves Of Cass Maguire,
which is also taking place this Friday the 25th. Brought to you by the Compantas Lir theatre company and staring some of Galway‟s finest actors,
this should be a great night enjoying the work of Ireland‟s most celebrated living playwright. As with the O Emperor show the cut off for tickets
is BEFORE 12 O?CLOCK THURSDAY 24TH (as always you MUST be a member to get a ticket). So contact Mike or Aisling if you want one.
We are in the process of working on some other events over the coming weeks so will be in contact. All the best.
The Quare Land » Town Hall Theatre » 21st March – 22nd March 2011 (2 individual events)
he Quare Land is being performed at the Town Hall Theatre. The play was a huge success at this years Galway Arts Festival, having sold out a
two week run so is must for anyone intrested in Irish theatre (just check this review)."The Quare Land will readily remind viewers of John B.
Keane and with its rhythmic use of dialogue, its joy in pushing against taboos, and the darkness of its conclusion, it will also call to mind the
Irish plays of Martin McDonagh" - Irish Theatre Magazine Anyone who is interested in going should contact Mike at mikelydon9@yahoo.ie or
Aisling at A.NOLAN3@nuigalway.ie as soon as possible (tickets are available for both nights & you must be a member)
Ham Sandwich Gig » Roisin Dubh » 4th February 2011
Hello all, gig time again. We in the Irish Studies Society would like to invite our members to join us at the album launch of one of the most
exiting new bands to come out of Ireland in some time, Ham Sandwich. Tickets for the show are priced at 10 euros but are FREE to Irish Study
Society members (again you MUST be a member to get a free ticket). The gig is on Friday the 4th of Febuary so if you want a ticket contact
Mike at mikelydon9@yahoo.ie or Aisling at A.NOLAN3@nuigalway.ie , tickets are limited so email soon. Other events lined up in the coming
weeks we be announced soon including The Rubber Bandits and a trip to the Gaiety Theatre in Dublin.
Centre Of Irish Studies sean-nos singing Workshops » seminar room of the Martha Fox House » 25th January – 8th
March 2011 (7 individual events) Treasa Ni Mhiollain, the renowned sean-nos singer from Arainn has been appointed the singer in residence for
this year at the Centre for Irish Studies.
Treasa is one of the finest exponents of traditional singing in the Irish language and we are delighted that she will be part of Irish Studies for the
coming year at NUIG. Treasa will be offering a series of sean-nos singing workshops on Tuesday evenings from 7-8pm, beginning on January
25, 2011 and running for 6 weeks. These will take place in the Seminar Room at the Centre for Irish Studies, are free and open to students, staff
and the public. Treasa will cater to all levels. Spread the word!
Live Performace by Luka Bloom Irish Studies Soc » Crane Bar » 12th January – 14th January 2011 (3 individual events)
Hello all, and welcome back. We in the Irish Studies Society would like to begin this new semester by inviting our members to a live
performance by Luka Bloom this Friday the 14th of January in the Crane Bar. An internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, Luka Bloom is
regarded as one of the most talented Irish songwriters of his generation. Tickets for the show are priced at 18 euros but are being made available
to Irish Studies Society members for 5 euros (YOU MUST BE A MEMBER TO OBTAIN A TICKET). Tickets are selling fast so if you want
one, contact Mike at mikelydon9@yahoo,ie or Aisling at A.NOLAN3@nuigalway.ie BEFORE 5 o‟clock Wednesday 12th .We hope to see you
there and will be announcing more events in the coming weeks.
Dancing at Lughnasa in the Town Hall Theate » Town Hall Theatre » 7th December 2010 Second Age presents the classic
play by Brian Friel. We invite our members to an evening enjoying the work of one of Ireland‟s greatest playwrights. Details to follow Times
will change!
Night at the Theatre: Slattery’s Sago Saga » Town Hall Theatre » 29th November 2010 NUIG Irish Studies Society is happy to
invite its members to a special night at the theatre. The Performance Corporation theatre company brings to the Town Hall Theatre Slattery‟s
Sago Saga. Adapted by Arthur Riordan from the unfinished comic masterpiece by Flann O‟Brien, Slattery‟s Sago Saga tells the story of Tim
Hartigan‟s quiet life at Poguemahone Hall which is shattered by the arrival of a Scotch woman with a ridiculously evil plan. Utter confusion
awaits in the shape of a politically-correct Leprechaun, a beautiful typist and a tycoon T.D. bent on bankrupting the country. One part carnival,
one part surreal satire on modern Ireland, it is an unforgettable theatrical adventure. „Arthur Riordan has cooked up a monstrous pudding of a
comic play.‟- Irish IndependentSlattery‟s Sago Saga is coming to Galway for only one performance on the Mon 29th Nov. Tickets for this show
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are 18 euros, BUT we are happy to announce that limited free tickets are being offered to NUIG Irish Studies members. If you are interested in
going a sign-up sheet will be placed in the Centre for Irish Studies in the Martha Fox House, or you can email us at A.NOLAN3@nuigalway.ie
or mikelydon9@yahoo.ie. Tickets will go to those who sign up first but also to those who have contributed to past events and to those who are
willing to contribute to future events!So if you would like to attend, sign up and we will get tickets to you!
EGM » tbc » 17th November 2010 Irish Studies Soc is hosting an EGM to elect: Secretary, Treasurer, PRO (we already have one but two is
needed!) Co- Treasurer,Co-events. If you are interested in holding a committee position sign up to the society at yourspace.nuigalway.ie and
detials of the venue will follow
Sign up for Night at the Theatre: Slattery’s Sago Saga » Centre of Irish Studies » 8th November – 22nd November 2010
(15 individual events) NUIG Irish Studies Society is happy to invite its members to a special night at the theatre. The Performance Corporation
theatre company brings to the Town Hall Theatre Slattery‟s Sago Saga. Adapted by Arthur Riordan from the unfinished comic masterpiece by
Flann O‟Brien, Slattery‟s Sago Saga tells the story of Tim Hartigan‟s quiet life at Poguemahone Hall which is shattered by the arrival of a
Scotch woman with a ridiculously evil plan. Utter confusion awaits in the shape of a politically-correct Leprechaun, a beautiful typist and a
tycoon T.D. bent on bankrupting the country. One part carnival, one part surreal satire on modern Ireland, it is an unforgettable theatrical
adventure.„Arthur Riordan has cooked up a monstrous pudding of a comic play.‟- Irish Independent
Poetry & Music in the Crane Bar » Crane Bar » 22nd October 2010 . To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the literary magazine
Crannog an evening of poetry, music and fun is taking place in the Crane bar. We in the Irish Studies Society invite our members to join them.
Free event with limited free refreshments available.
Irish Studies Movie Nights » tbc » 20th October 2010 Over the coming weeks we will be sending to all our members a list of the
finest movies Ireland has produced and asking them to pick their 2 favourite. We will perhaps try and expand this event by contacting the NUIG
Film Society and ask their members to give their favourites and join us for the screening. Food & drinks will be provided. Venue will be subject
to member response
No Banjo in the Roisin Dubh. » Roisin Dubh » 17th October 2010 Why not join us in enjoying some of the finest talent Galway has
to offer.No Banjo are from Galway's and play blues, soul, rootsters music. Free event with limited refreshments.
Irish Studies Comedy Dvd Night » seminar room of the Martha Fox House » 13th October 2010 .The Irish Studies society would
like to invite its members to an evening enjoying some of the best comedy to come out of Ireland. This Wednesday 13th we will watching some
episodes of 'The Savage Eye' & 'Father Ted' before watching a classic stand-up performance by Tommy Tiernan on dvd. Food & drink will be
provided so come along. If you are attending please email us to let us know. Hope to see you all there.
Irish Studies Soc Meet and Greet » seminar room of the Martha Fox House » 29th September 2010 Just a meet and greet for new
and old members to throw around ideas for the coming year and perhaps on to college bar afterward. Martha Fox House is the Centre of Irish
Studies on Distillary Road across from the church on the same road as the AIB bank - International student office is across the road. Security
office is on the same road its about 6 houses down from it
Committee 2010/2011
Advisor: Aisling Nolan
Secretary: Claire Long
PRO: Jessica Farrell
Auditor: Andrew Shevlane
Income
Expenditure
€484.96
Bank charge
€26.03
USC Grant
€1,260.00
Entertainment
€364.00
Total
€1,744.96
Entry fees
€297.40
Materials
€575.00
€150.00
Printing
€177.20
Reception
€55.00
Stationary
€97.47
Expenditure Total
€1,742.10
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€2.86
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Income
Expenditure
Total
€1,744.96
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Aisling Nolan
Michael Lydon
Leanne Lynch
# ALIVE Students:
Auditor
Events organiser
PRO
260 hours
30 hours
50 hours
3 student
340 hours
ISS International Students Society
The International Students Society (ISS) welcomed all international students to NUI Galway. We organised trips around Ireland
such as:
- Cliffs of Moher and The Burren
- Dublin
- Belfast+Derry+Antrim Coast
- The Aran Islands
We have also had welcome parties,and events such as:
- Welcome Parties
- Bring a dish from your country
The soicety is a way of meeting international students and also Irish Students and to give advice on any aspects of living in
Galway for the year.
ISS International Students Society Events
dublin weekend » dublin » 20th November – 21st November 2010 (2 individual events)
we are going to the jameson distillery and guinness storehouse etc... and much more!
Aran Islands Overnight Trip » Inishmore, Aran Islands » 16th April – 17th April 2011 (2 individual events) Weekend Overnight Trip
to Inishmore in the Aran Islands.Bus, Ferry and Accomodation all included.
Friday: Leaving Galway at 10.00 a.m to get the ferry to Inishmore. Staying at a hostel overnight and students will have the possibility of renting
bicycles to visit the island. Freedom of choice to visit the Island.
Saturday: Visit the Island. Getting the ferry back to Galway at 17.00, will be in Galway around 18.00.
Weekend trip to Belfast, Antrim Coast, Derry and Sligo » Belfast, Derry and Sligo » 25th February – 27th February 2011
The ISS organized a trip to Northern Ireland on the 25-27 of February.
The trip will cost 60 Euros and tickets
Trip Itinerary:
-Friday morning (25th) at 7 am from the Quadrangle in order to get to Belfast around 12.
We stay in the Linen House in the center of Belfast.
Between 1-3pm we will be taking a bus tour around the different parts of Belfast and then the rest of the night is free. -Saturday (26th) morning
we will leave Belfast around 9 am and head towards the Antrim Coast (Giants Causeway and Ceric a Rede) and then drive towards Derry where
students will have the evening free.
-Sunday (27th) we will leave Derry between 12-14.00 to drive home with a short stop in Sligo. The trip will come back to NUI Galway Sunday
night.
Bring a Dish From Your Country » Meeting Rooms, Aras na Mac Leinn » 22nd March 2011
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BRING A DISH FROM YOUR COUNTRY: A dinner party for all ISS members!! Get a chance to try food from a bunch of different countries
while also showing off some of your own cooking skills!!
The Burren/Cliffs of Moher Day Trip » No suggestions found » 5th February 2011
Meet at 8:45 am sharp at the quadrangle for the bus. Bring your hiking boots, waterproof clothing, camera, lunch, and an extra euro to pay for
the Cliffs! Sign up in the socs box.
International Students Society Meeting! » Meeting Room 2, Aras na Mac Leinn » 13th January 2011 Come along to the first
ISS meeting of the new year!
Bowling! » TBA » 1st November 2010
Ceili: Traditional Irish Dance » college bar » 27th October 2010
FREE! For those of you who fancy learning some traditional Irish dance with traditional Irish music we will be having a ceili in association with
the Students' Union as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish week).
Overnight trip to Belfast » Belfast » 6th November – 7th November 2010 (2 individual events)
We will be taking a bus trip to Belfast that will include a visit to the Giant's Causeway. Tickets go on sale October 13th! Cost: 50 Euro.
Trip to Cliffs of Moher » The arch of the quadrangle » 10th October 2010
Will we be taking a guided bus tour to the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren on October the 10th. Cost is €10, buy tickets at socsbox ahead of time.
Bring a Dish » aras na mac leinn - arts room » 6th October 2010
the International student society will be holding a bring a dish dinner in the arts room of Aras ne Mac Leinn. Bring a dish from your home
country and join in for a night of fun and food!
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Sara Maeve Cerezo Magee
Events Officer: Emmet Connolly
Vice-Auditor: Margaret Wright
Treasurer: Emily Sperka
Secretary: Toni Demaree
Ordinary Committee Member: Kate Hokeness
Travel Coordinator: Kimberly Gorchels
PRO: Bastien Allibert
OCM: Ericka Kilgore
Auditor 1st Semester: Ciara Staunton
Travel Officer 2nd Semester: Elina Parri
Income
Expenditure
€1,413.86
Bank charge
€98.83
Bank Charge
€49.73
Dinner
€153.72
€1,027.99
Entry fees
€1,170.40
Socs box Till
€13,385.00
Society accomm
€4,353.71
USC Grant
€2,000.00
Society transport
€11,525.50
Total
€17,876.58
Expenditure Total
€17,302.16
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€574.42
Total
€17,876.58
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Sara Maeve Cerezo Magee
Elma Parri
Chairperson 2nd semester
Travel Officer
40 hours
25 hours
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Italian Soc
Italian society is a society to promote the Italian culture in NUIG and to give Italian and Irish people an opportunity to enjoy the
language and culture, and to create a way to make friends between Italian and Irish people here in Galway.
Italian Soc Events
Masquerade Ball 2011 » The Harbour Hotel » 10th March – 11th March 2011 (2 individual events)
The Italian Soc proudly presents The Masquerade Ball 2011. Come Experience a night of mystery.........
This year Carnevale Ball will be held at the Harbour Hotel. This year the money raised will go to to the Jack and Jill Foundation.
Carnevale Masquerade Ball » No suggestions found » 10th March – 11th March 2011 (2 individual events) This year Carnevale Ball
will be held at the Harbour Hotel. This year the money raised will go to to the Jack and Jill Foundation. Tickets include 3 course dinner,
complimentary wine and prosecco reception and entertainment. Come along for a night of decadence, magic and mystery..
Danteathon Fundraiser » Smokies » 21st February 2011
Hey guys, Its time to raise some money for charity, the Italian Soc will be reading Dante's inferno in the original Italian all day in front of
Smokies Cafe on the concourse!!! We will be raising money with a bucket collection for the SERVE development aid charity's house and water
cistern building project in Northeast Brasil!
Meeting! » Massimo's » 8th February 2011
Come along for a night of conversazione italiano with the Italian Soc!
Film Night! » the HUB, Aras na Mac Leinn » 25th January 2011 Improve your Italiano and have some fun by joining us in watching "Ladri
di Biciclette"
Film Night! » the HUB, Aras na Mac Leinn » 18th January 2011
Improve your Italian the fun way - come along to see the acclaimed "Ladri di biciclette" with the Italian Soc!
Italian Bring A Dish Night » Monroes » 2nd December 2010
Everyone bring along some food and we'll enjoy it and have a chat!!
Italian Soc Night Out » Kings Head » 27th October 2010
Just getting everyone together for a few drinks and a chat! See you all there!
Ciao
Italian Tandem Night » College Bar » 18th October 2010
Just a chance for the italian society members to get to know one another. Free pizza, finger food and drinks for those who come.
First Meeting » Smokey's on Concourse » 13th September 2010
Our first meeting to elect a new committee and get the ball rolling on a new year :)
Massimos Get together!! » Massimos Pub William Street » 28th September 2010
this is our first get together for the year, hoping to meet all the new member and talk about what they want to do for the year.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Niamh O'Brien
Vice-Auditor: Charlotte Pym
Secretary: Alice Daly
Treasurer: Marion Carey
Webmaster: Alan Duggan
general member: Massimo Castelletti
General Member: Dania Urthaler
General Member: Susanne Larsson
Income
Expenditure
€1,629.08
Ball
€2,830.00
Balls
€366.30
Bank charge
€24.11
Socs box Till
€2,805.00
Dinner
€150.00
USC Grant
€1,200.00
Entertainment
€90.00
Total
€6,000.38
€34.00
Printing
€25.00
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Income
Expenditure
Expenditure Total
€3,153.11
€2,776.93
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€2,847.27
Total
€6,000.38
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Alan Duggan
Niamh O'Brien
Alice Daly
Marion Carey
# ALIVE Students:
Auditor First Term
Auditor From October
Secretary
Treasurer
35 hours
110 hours
30 hours
100 hours
4 student
275 hours
Juggling Soc
the juggling soc teaches people how to juggle, gives performances around the college and provides social events for jugglers.
Juggling Soc Events
Juggling Heat 78/80 Bursary » Bailey Allen Hallen, Aras Na MacLeinn » 10th March 2011
"So you think you can juggle?"
Juggling Heat for the USC Spirit of 78/80 bursary. The winner from the heat will go through to the final in the performance category with the
winner of that receiving a 1000 euro bursary.
This is completely open to any member/members of the society. It doesn't matter whether you've ever performed with us or not at all. It'll be
judged by unbiased people, and with this being a performance bursary lots of emphasis will be on the performance aspect of the juggling rather
than just the tricks done (though being the juggling heat I'm sure tricks will still have weight!).
So, do come along, it wont be a show or anything but it'll be a good chance to see the main up and coming juggling acts from the college without
having to pay for them :)
Juggling Extravaganza! » Bailey Allen Hall, Aras na Mac Leinn » 8th February 2011
NUI Galway Juggling Society are proud to present their latest juggling extravaganza stage show, on Tuesday 8th February in the Bailey Allen
Hall, Aras na Mac Leinn.
Once again we're flying in a performer for the occasion, Ren? Albert! Ren? is well known known for his hat juggling, his tennis balls, and his
fantastic glow-juggling shows.
Starting at 8pm, the show be hosted by a very handsome and mysterious stranger, and will feature a variety of acts from local talent around
Galway and Ireland, culminating in a finale performance from Ren? which will BLOW YOUR MIND. Get there early, our last two shows filled
the venue to capacity and had people sitting in the aisles. Feb 8th, 8pm, Bailey Allen Hall, Aras na Mac Leinn. BE THERE.
Rhythm & Spin » Outside College Bar » 16th November 2010
Rhythm & SpinJuggling Society: Outdoor Juggling spectacle with drums
6pm -7pm Outside Ãras na Mac Leinn
Practice Session » No suggestions found » 7th October – 26th May 2011 (34 individual events) Come along to our Thursday practice
session to try out our society equipment, you're welcome to practice, much around or sit down and chat, everything provided and everyone
welcome!
Workshop & Practice » Ãras Na MacLeinn » 5th October – 31st May 2011 (35 individual events) Come along to our weekly workshop
to learn something new juggling related! Be it poi, diabolo, unicycle or something else, it's always something new and always open to everybody!
Beginner's Workshop with Marco Paoletti » Bailey Allen Hall, Aras Na Macleinn » 21st September 2010 Our big beginner's
workshop! Come learn how to juggle 3 balls with a professional juggler. Absolutely no experience necessary, anyone can pick this up!
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Refreshments after in the college bar. This is our biggest event every year so be sure not to miss it!
Clonakilty Motion Festival » Clonakilty » 22nd September – 26th September 2010 (5 individual events) Conakilty Motion Festival
Tralee Convention » Tralee » 12th November – 14th November 2010 (3 individual events) Tralee Circus Convention Trip
Berlin Trip » Berlin » 24th January – 29th January 2011 (6 individual events)
Juggling Convention » Aras na Mac Leinn » 1st July – 3rd July 2011 (3 individual events) join us for a weekend of juggling with a
show at 8pm on Sat 2nd in the Bailey Allen Hall.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: David Owens
Vice-Auditor: Stephen Mannion
Treasurer: Armon Chojnacki
Secretary: Brian Phelan
Vice Auditor: Michael Hennelly
PRO: Tara Stacey
Dara: Dara Finneran
OCM (Oisin Callery Man): Oisin Callery
Equipment Manager: Charlotte Pym
Auditor-Elect: Paul Hanrahan
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Paul Hanrahan
Vice-Auditor: Gary Feehan
Treasurer: Charlotte Pym
Secretary: Sarah Curley
Income
Expenditure
€3,085.59
Bank charge
€76.58
Bank Charge
€26.19
Dinner
€410.00
Muscailt
€200.00
Entertainment
€275.00
Socs box Till
€2,301.00
Entry fees
€675.00
USC Grant
€6,310.00
Equipment misc
€168.00
Total
€11,922.78
Prizes
€63.00
Society accomm
€1,279.75
Society transport
€3,961.00
Socs day expenses
€373.35
Speaker travel
€182.17
Teacher fees
€1,096.00
Expenditure Total
€8,559.85
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€3,362.93
Total
€11,922.78
Other Information
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Labour Youth
This year, Labour Youth was mainly working on getting Derek Nolan elected to the Dáil. As such, we were out constantly during
the campaign, leafletting and canvassing. We were also on tv a few times. In addition, we worked with PDS to get Eamon
Gilmore to visit Galway.
Labour Youth Events
Eamon Gilmore addressing NUIG » cairnes theatre » 17th October 2010
Working with the PDS, Labour Youth organised Eamon Gilmore to come down and speak to NUIG.
Weekly meeting » The Hub » 1st September – 31st May 2011 (39 individual events)
Weekly meeting/committee meeting for NUIG Labour Youth
Campaign work » Galway » 1st September – 28th February 2011 (181 individual events)
Campaign work for Derek Nolan during the general election.
Intervarsity Trip » NUIG Maynooth » 5th November – 7th November 2010 (3 individual events)
Committee 2010/2011
Vice-Auditor: Liam Duffy
Auditor: Cian Moran
Secretary: Patrick McCusker
PRO: Tadgh Malone
Vice PRO: Kelly Keady
Keyboard Warrior: Brian O'Donnell
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Eanna MacDonnchadha
Vice-Auditor: Sarah McCarthy
Treasurer: Sean McHugh
Secretary: Mark Glynn
PRO: Cian Moran
Enforcer: Paul O'Connor
Financial Secretary: Elaine Whelan
OCM: Tadgh Malone
Income
Expenditure
€282.05
Bank charge
€32.67
Bank Charge
€3.90
Hoodies
€257.00
Hoodies
€257.14
Returned Socs Money
€835.00
USC Grant
€1,000.00
Society transport
€329.00
Total
€1,543.09
Expenditure Total
€1,453.67
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€89.42
Total
€1,543.09
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Cian Moran
Paul O'Connor
# ALIVE Students:
Auditor
Treasurer
460 hours
70 hours
2 student
530 hours
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Law Soc
Our aims and objectives were to provide the student body with a law focused society that would present them with high profile
Irish legal speakers, legal debates and discussions in a relaxed environment. This would supplement their legal (or other) studies,
hopefully advance their interest in this area and give them the opportunity to hear first-hand from people who influence the legal
regime we live under. On top of hosting excellent speakers we strived to provide a resource to students which would help them to
further their legal careers or help them to decide where they are going to go after University by hosting various educational career
talks. We also wanted to hold social events which would encourage interaction between members themselves and the committee
with a bit of fun for all involved.
We fulfilled these objectives through the events and services which we provided. Representing the Irish legal system we hosted
Mr. Justice Ryan of the High Court of Ireland and Dr. Carol Coulter. In our joint \"Law Day\" event hosted in conjunction with
the FLAC Society saw former Supreme Court Judge Catherine McGuiness, Director General of the National Free Legal Advice
Centre Noeline Blackwell, Dr. Lydia Foy long time activist for transgender rights and Mr Larry Donnelly manager of the Public
Interest Law Alliance speak on the night. John Buckley of the ISPCC, Manus De Barra Policy and Human Rights Officer for the
Office of the Ombudsman for Children, Dr. Aine Egan lecturer in Family Law. Sam Butt conselor and psychotherapist with
Families, Fathers and Friends, Dr. Anne Egan lectuerer in Law and Brid Manifold family mediator.
Guests of general interest to all students would have been Peter Pringle and Sonia \"Sunny\" Jacobs, key speakers at our hugely
successful \"Life on Deathrow\" Event. Paul Willaims, Steve Collins a surviver of gangland crime, Norah Gibbons Director of
Advocacy at Barnardos, Dr. Marie Cassidy State Pathologist all spoke at the Law Society this year. The Law Soceity in
conjunction with the Literary and Debating society held \"The Galway West Election\" event which saw Cllr. Catherine Connolly,
Sen Fidelma Healy Eames, Cllr Derek Nolan, Sen Niall O\' Brolchain, Mr Trevor O\' Clochartaigh and Eamon O\' Cuiv TD
debated topical motions and answered questions from the audience at the event. Sinead Ahern and Dr. Fiona DeLondras of Pro
Choice Ireland, Patrick Buckley of the European Life Network, Caroline Simons former Libertas MEP candidate and Liam
Gibson Development officer for the Northern Ireland Society for the Protection of the Unborn Child
Educational seminars to inform students as to the career opportunities available to them included presentations from leading law
firms A&L Goodbody, William Fry, McCann Fitzgerald, Matheson Ormsby Prentice and Arthur Cox. Our Alternative careers in
law seminars saw PriceWaterhouseCoopers, William Fry as well as various academics speak about life as a tax consultant, trade
mark attorney and academic to our members. The Ulster Bank, The European Movement, the College of Europe and Kings Inns
gave presentations to our members concerning their course and recruitment throughout the academic year.
This year we aimed to increase involvement and awareness of moot court competitions both inside and outside of NUI Galway.
Students were provided with information sessions and workshops to enable them compete in The Advocate program, the National
Moot Court Competition, the NUI Galway internal moot court compeition hosted by the NUI Galway Law Society, The Holland
and Knight Moot Court Competition and the UCD Moot Court Competition this year.
This year saw the annual Irish National Law Debates held by the Law Society and the Literary and Debating Society attended by a
record breaking 200 debaters for the event. This year saw a convenor elected from each society to oversee the succesful
functioning and completion of the event held on the weekend of the 11th February.
Finally, we achieved our social goals with a karaoke party held in the college bar, our annual maiden speaker‟s event, a movie and
pizza night held in the McMunn Theatre, the annual Law Ball held this year for the first time in the Meyrick Hotel as well as our
regular drinks and food reception held weekly in the college bar.
This Summer we team up with Lit 7 Deb to bring the euros Debate to NUIG which will see 600 debaters descend on campus for a
week of debates and Irish hospitality. The convenor is our Auditor Nollaig O'Scanlain.
Law Soc Events
AGM and end of year Party » cairnes theatre and College bar » 29th March 2011
Voting for executive positions at the AGM will be by secret ballot and voting for non executive positions will be by a simple majority vote.
Nominations for Executive positions have to be returned to Auditor, Nollaig O? Scannlain, by 5pm on Monday 28th March. Nominations will be
accepted via email to n.oscannlain1@nuigalway.ie before 5pm on Monday. Please come along and support the nominees and please consider
running for positions yourself. After the AGM we will be hosting our end of year party in the College Bar with refreshments.
Coffee with the Committee » Hubb Aras na Mac Leinn » 28th March 2011
The members of the Law Society will be available to meet with members interested in taking up positions on next year's committee. This will be
a very informal meeting and it's a chance to find out more about the work of the committee.
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If you are interested in getting involved with the society I would advise you to come along to meet with this year's committee members to chat
about the roles they have exercised this year so that you can determine what position would be best for you to run for at the AGM. Even if you
are not sure that you will be running for a position on the committee come along and meet us to find out more about what we do.
Fathers' Rights » Tyndall Theatre » 22nd February – 23rd February 2011 (2 individual events) One in three children in Ireland are now
born to unmarried parents yet, unlike the mother or a married father the constitution gives the unmarried father no automatic legal status in the
lives of his children. This topic is enormously controversial in the backdrop of the recent European Court of Justice ruling. The court decided
that an unmarried Irish father‟s rights were not breached where his partner took his three children to the UK without his consent. The Law
Society are delighted to present three of the finest academics and experts on the area, Dr Anne Egan of NUI Galway, Brid Manifold Family Law
Solicitor and Sam Butt Counsellor with Families, Fathers and Friends to voice their opinions on this topic which has been ever so controversial
as of late.
Abortion Debate » Cairnes Theatre » 16th February 2011
The motion of the debate will be Abortion: Is it time Ireland followed Europe into the 21st Century?
The Law Society is delighted to present some of the finest academics and experts on the area to voice their opinions on this controversial topic at
present. It is very important that every side to this issue must be represented.
Law Ball » Meyrick Hotel, Eyre Square » 2nd February – 4th February 2011 (3 individual events)
Law Ball » Hotel Meyrick » 2nd February 2011
Dr Marie Cassidy, State Pathologist » Cairnes Theatre » 25th November 2010
Norah Gibbons - Protecting Ireland's Children » McMunn Theatre » 17th November 2010
Law Soc announce Carol Coulter Irish Times Legal Affairs Correspondent » Fottrell Theatre Art Millenium
Building » 10th November 2010
Steve Collins and Paul Williams » cairnes theatre » 20th October 2010
These two brave men will be addressing the NUI Galway, Law Society with their courageous and heroic stories, and discussing current gangland
crime in Ireland. This will be interesting and informative event that is open to all and tickets shall not be required.
Matheson Ormsby Prentice Presentation » IT125G » 18th October 2010
A graduate programme presentation of the Matheson Ormsby Prentice firm and a chance for students to ask questions followed by a reception
Arthur Cox - Trainee Programme Presentation » The G Hotel » 12th October 2010
Maiden Speakers and Karaoke » Cairnes theatre followed by karaoke in the college bar » 6th October 2010 An oppertunity for new
speakers to address Law Soc on a topic of their choice in an informal manner, with prizes for the best speakers and follows by karaoke in the
college bar.
William Fry » IT125G » 5th October 2010
Graduate Programme Presentation. A presentation on the firm and opportunities available to graduates.
A & L Goodbody- Trainee Solicitor Graduate Programme Presentation » IT 125G » 28th September 2010
Life After Death Row » Cairnes theatre » 29th September 2010
An adress by Soina 'Sunny' Jacobs and Peter Pringle both wrongly convicted and sentenced to death only to be released after almost a lifetime
spent on death row.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Nollaig O'Scannlain
Secretary: Tara Gibbons
Vice-Auditor: Darran Brennan
Moot Court Convenor and Marshall of the House: Conor
Harris
Social Secretary: Karen Traynor
Education Officer: James Tutu
New Membership Officer: David
Crowe
PRO: Sinead Evans
Debates Convenor: Evelyn Whyms
Treasurer: Liam Carroll
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Tara Gibbons
Vice-Auditor: Conor Harris
Treasurer: Ciara Carlin
Secretary: Timothy Feeney
Members Liason Officer: Conor Nolan
Social Secretary: Edel Prendergast
Moot Court Convenor: Jennifer Dalton
Speakers Convenor: Cillian PlÃ©imeann
Debates Convenor: Maria O'Flaherty
Marshall of the House: Thomas Daniels
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Education Officer: Cathal O'Hagan
Public Relations Officer: Maeve Griffin
Income
Expenditure
€13,412.16
Ball
€12,574.00
Balls
€19,619.00
Bank charge
€475.00
Bank Charge
€11.30
Dinner
€4,521.65
Fundraising
€675.12
Entertainment
€180.00
Socs box Till
€1,725.00
Entry fees
€1,831.68
Sponsorship
€3,500.00
Equipment misc
€200.00
USC Grant
€19,600.00
Euros
€11,500.00
Total
€58,542.58
Gifts
€74.00
Hoodies
€702.00
Materials
€555.00
€399.93
Phone
€40.00
Printing
€1,296.00
Reception
€1,196.89
Security
€300.00
Society transport
€1,665.75
Sound
€300.00
Speaker accomm
€1,482.60
Speaker travel
€123.90
Expenditure Total
€39,418.40
€110.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€19,124.18
Total
€58,542.58
Law Ball Balance Sheet - 2010/2011
Income
Expenditure
Income Category
Amount
Amount
2,083.09
Ball
€10,712.00
Balls
€12,574.00
Bank charge
€90.08
Society transport
€1,900.00
Expenditure Total
€12,702.08
€0.00
€1,955.01
Total
€14,657.09
Total
€14,657.09
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EUDC Euros Balance Sheet - 2010/2011
Income
Expenditure
Income Category
Amount
Amount
0.00
Ball
€496.00
Fundraising
€139,799.05
Bank charge
€96.32
Sponsorship
€46,444.30
Dinner
€64,741.00
Entertainment
€34,608.50
Equipment misc
€2,002.20
Gifts
€442.00
Hire Bus
€3,500.00
Hoodies
€775.24
Lights
€2,420.00
Materials
€70.00
€7,124.00
Reception
€4,275.00
Security
€2,231.00
Society accomm
€42,122.00
Society transport
€743.09
Sound
€750.00
Speaker accomm
€8,500.00
Speaker travel
€169.00
Stationary
€2,060.04
Video Hire
€200.00
Expenditure Total
€177,325.39
€8,917.96
Total
€186,243.35
Total
€186,243.35
Other Information
We held committee meetings during the year and we have held our AGM. Our total membership stands at 631 members.
ALIVE Hours
David Crowe
Marie-alice Cleary
Sinead Evans
Evelyn Whyms
Darran Brennan
Liam Carroll
Conor Harris
Tara Gibbons
Nollaig O'Scannlain
Members Liason Officer
Speakers Convenor
Debates Convenor
Vice-Auditor
Treasurer
Marshall of the House and Moot Court
Convener
Secretary and Co-Convenor of the Irish
National Law Debates
Auditor
40 hours
230 hours
190 hours
80 hours
495 hours
200 hours
200 hours
548 hours
550 hours
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Life Society
Our society aims to promote respect for all human life from conception until natural death and to educate people about the
intrinsic value of human life. We are a non-religious and non-political society. This year we have volunteered at the Galway
Pregnancy Support Accommodation service, hosted the successful Life Week conference, we set up infomation tables on campus,
brought in national and international speakers, organised film sreenings and other events.
Life Society Events
Final Meeting for Semester » College Bar (upstairs) » 23rd November 2010
We will make plans for the intervarsity in the spring, design a display board on stem cell research, and discuss events for next semester.
Film Showing: Juno » Information Technology (IT) Building 125G » 26th October 2010
Life Society will be screening the film 'Juno' about a young teen in a crisis pregnancy. The film received four 2008 Academy Awards
nominations: Best Original Screenplay (which Diablo Cody won) Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actress for Ellen Page. A
discussion/debate will follow over tea and refreshments.
Life Society Meeting » College Bar upstairs » 5th October 2010
We'll have a few petitions to sign, some plans to make, and reports on the last week. Bring your friends and your ideas. Tea and refreshments
served
All Ireland Rally for Life » Dublin » 2nd July 2011
The largest pro-life event of the year will take place in Dublin, Saturday 2 July. The All Ireland Rally for Life is a family event with face
painting, balloons, music, and inspirational speakers. NUIG Life Society will attend and is organising transportation from Galway if anyone
needs a lift on the day. Come march for life along with thousands of pro-life activists from all over Ireland
Hilary MacBride Pro-Life Climb » Croagh Patrick » 7th May 2011
Join the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal (Derry) for the annual Climb for Life at Croagh Patrick to raise awareness of the value of each human
life from the moment of conception.
'Babies' Film Screening » Large Acoustic Room » 27th April 2011
Four new babies... Four places on earth... The babies are coming! On Wednesday 27 April at 6 p.m. in the Large Acoustic Room, Life Society
will host the final film for the year.
The adventure of a lifetime begins... Directed by award-winning filmmaker Thomas Balmes, from an original idea by producer Alain Chabat,
Babies simultaneously follows four babies around the world from birth to first steps. The children are, respectively, in order of on-screen
introduction: Ponijao, who lives with her family near Opuwo, Namibia; Bayarjargal, who resides with his family in Mongolia, near
Bayanchandmani; Mari, who lives with her family in Tokyo, Japan; and Hattie, who resides with her family in San Francisco,California
The film will be followed by Life Society's end of the year BBQ
BBQ for Life » Large Acoustic Room » 27th April 2011 Everyone is welcome to Life Society's end of the year party. We'll meet in the
Large Acoustic Room at 8 p.m. and head outdoors, weather permitting. See you there!
Special Olympics collection day » Smokey's cafe, Concourse » 15th April 2011 The Life Society committee are organising a
collection for Special Olympics Ireland on campus next week and we would really appreciate your help! If you're able to spare an hour to hold a
bucket on the day that would be fantastic.
From a backyard summer camp for people with intellectual disabilities in 1962 to a global movement today, Special Olympics has been
changing lives and attitudes for more than 40 years. This year, 126 Special Olympics athletes will represent our country at the Special Olympics
in Athens. This coming Friday, April 15th, is the national collection day for Special Olympics in Ireland. Time: 10am - 3pm Location: Smokey's
cafe, Concourse, NUI Galway. Please give one hour of your time on April 15th to volunteer at our collection. All you need to do is stand and
hold a bucket - it couldn't be easier! You can e-mail lifesoc@socs.nuigalway.ie with the time slot you are able to cover. Don't forget to tell your
friends to drop by and donate what they can!
Pro-Life Training Session » Dublin » 1st April 2011 Bernie Smyth from Precious Life will be hosting a pro-life training session for
anyone wishing to become more involved with counselling and/or street sessions. If you would like to travel to Dublin for the training session
please contact lifesoc@socs.nuigalway.ie or come to the next meeting.
Deadline for Submissions to 'Life: The Ultimate Work of Art' Creative Competition » NUI Galway » 1st April
2011 Entry forms for Life Societys annual creative competition (all genres) must be submitted by 25 March for all 3 categories: NUIG students,
secondary school students & general public. Submissions are due by 1 April. First place in each category receives a cash prize (50 for secondary
school students and 150 for the other categories) and a plaque. Rules and entry form are available in the Socsbox
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Deadline for Submission of Entry Forms for 'Life: The Ultimate Work of Art' Creative Competition » NUI
Galway » 25th March 2011 Entry forms for Life Societys annual creative competition (all genres) must be submitted by 25 March for all 3
categories: NUIG students, secondary school students & general public. Submissions are due by 1 April. First place in each category receives a
cash prize (50 for secondary school students and 150 for the other categories) and a plaque. Rules and entry form are available in the Socsbox or
from lifesoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
'40 Days for Life' Volunteering » Dublin » 21st March – 18th April 2011 (5 individual events) Members of Life Society will travel
to Dublin once a week to volunteer with the 40 Days for Life campaign. This is an outreach at abortion referral centres to present women with
positive alternatives. Anyone interested in joining us please send us an e-mail or come along to the next meeting.
Stem Cell Research Debate » Kirwan Theatre » 16th March 2011 The Literary and Debating Society is hosting a debate on stem cell
research Wednesday 16 March at 7 p.m. in the Kirwan Theatre (Arts Concourse). In the past months, Life Society has been promoting ethical
(adult) stem cell research that is saving lives without destroying human embryos. Embryonic experiments, on the other hand, have produced no
cures and have destroyed countless lives in the process. The scientific community must renew its commitment to Do No Harm as it forges ahead
in this exciting new area of research.
Secondary Schools Outreach » Co. Galway » 14th March – 18th March 2011 (5 individual events) Life Society will be contacting
schools around Galway to inform them about our creative competition as well as current life issues.
Pro-Life Street Information Session » Cork » 12th March 2011 Life Society will join students from UCC to spread the message
of life in Cork.
Commemoration for Baby X » Dublin » 5th March 2011 Life Society will travel to Dublin for the annual commemoration for Baby
X on the anniversary of the X case.
Pro-Life Intervarsity Conference » Aras na Mac Leinn » 26th February – 27th February 2011 (2 individual events) Pro-life
students from around the country will gather at NUI Galway for a weekend filled with fun, information, and pro-life action. Events include an
in-house think tank with Senator Ronan Mullen, a debating workshop, a street information session, presentations on the various pro-life
university groups, a talk by a medical doctor on the correct protocol for C in the ABC case, and a film. Everyone is invited.
Talk by international guest speaker Nick Johnson » Dillon Theatre, Concourse » 24th February 2011 Nick is an American
football player from California in the United States. He currently plays for Henderson State in Arkansas and hopes to make his NFL debut next
season. He is a regular speaker in the US on the FCA speaking circuit and is a pro-life activist. He will be giving us an international perspective
on abortion and giving us new ideas on how to spread the pro-life message - both on and off campus.Check out the facebook event:
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=128577773876928 This talk is free. All are welcome. An Ultrasound meeting will be held in Dillon
Theatre at 9pm (following Nick Johnson's talk). Ultrasound is a student-run network that links up the various pro-life university groups around
the country. All pro-life students are invited to attend!
Round table discussion on the topic Is abortion really a religious issue » Large Acoustic Room, Aras na Mac Leinn
» 23rd February 2011 Round table discussion on the topic: Is abortion really a religious issue? This discussion will be chaired by a member of
NUI Galways Life Society committee. Participants will be drawn from all religious backgrounds: Muslim, Christian, Buddhist, Hindu, Bahai,
Atheist.
This discussion is part of the events for Life Week 2011, raising awareness and challenging students to think anew on life issues!This event is
free. All are welcome.
Talk by Professor William Binchy on Legal implications of the ECHR's ruling in the ABC Vs Ireland case
» Larmor Theatre » 22nd February 2011 Talk by Professor William Binchy on Legal implications of the ECHR's ruling in the ABC vs Ireland
case.
Prof. Binchy is Regius Professor of Laws at Trinity College and is a Barrister-at-Law. He has worked for the Irish Law Reform Commission, the
Department of Justice, the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Irish Human Rights Commission. He is well known for his work with Pro Life
Campaign (PLC).
See the facebook event: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=188357281187107
This event is free and all are welcome.
Pro-Life Chalk Day » In front of Aras na Mac Leinn » 14th February 2011 Come write a message in support of life on the area in front of
Aras na Mac Leinn. Chalk will be provided.
Pro-Life Road Show » Galway, Mayo & Donegal » 10th February – 12th February 2011 (3 individual events) Students and young
people are invited to join a 3 day road show to spread the message of life across 3 counties. Life Society will leave Thursday morning and return
on Saturday.
Launch of 'Life: The Ultimate Work of Art' creative competition » NUIG » 7th February – 16th February 2011 (10
individual events) NUIG Life Society will host its pro-life creative competition for secondary school students, NUIG students, and the general
public. Artists in any genre (including, but not limited to, plays, films, paintings, poems, prose, drawings, music, sculptures, graphic designs,
songs, photographs, engravings, and speeches) may submit original work into one of the three categories. Irish language submissions are
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especially welcome. The closing date to submit entry forms is 18 March and the competition will conclude on 25 March. Copies of the rules and
entry forms are available in the NUIG Societies Office, by e-mail, or by post.
Life Society Think-In » Meeting Room 1 (Aras na Mac Leinn) » 3rd February 2011 We will have a brainstorming session in
conjunction with other pro-life groups on upcoming issues and election
Volunteering in Dublin » Life House » 29th January 2011 Life Society will assist with clerical work at the Life House.
Ultrasound Meeting » Dublin » 27th January 2011 Life Society will send 2 delegates to the spring meeting of the pro-life intervarsity
group Ultrasound.
'Bella' Film Screening » Large Acoustic Room (Aras na Mac Leinn) » 26th January 2011 Winner of the prestigious Toronto Film
Festival Peoples Choice Award as well as a host of other awards, 'Bella' is about love which goes beyond romance and the infinite value of
human life: one day in New York City and three lives are changed forever. Come join us Wednesday 26 January at 6 p.m. in the Large Acoustic
Room (Aras na Mac Leinn). Discussion and food to follow in the Hub.
Life Discussion » Hub » 25th January 2011 Life Society is hosting an information session on the current situation on life issues in
political context, following up contact with candidates from the leading parties. Tea and discussion!
Church Gate Collection » County Galway » 23rd January 2011 Life Society will assist in the Pro-Life Trust church gate collection
before and after the weekend Masses.
Pro-Life Street Information Session » Cork » 22nd January 2011 Life Society joins our fellow pro-life students from UCC for a
street information session in Cork. In the wake of the ABC case, we are highlighting the fact that treating a woman with a life threatening
condition is not an abortion, even if it indirectly results in the death of the unborn child. There is never a medical necessity for an abortion.
Rather a doctor must do his best to treat both patients: mother and unborn child. This is why Ireland remains the safest place in the world to be
pregnant. The ABC case demonstrates that abortion hurts women: all 3 women in the case suffered from severe complications after they went to
England for abortions. Thanks to the excellent maternal medical care in Ireland, the women's lives were saved. Sadly, it was too late to save their
unborn children.
Introduction to Life Society » the HUB, Aras na Mac Leinn » 18th January 2011 Welcome to all the new members! Life Society will
provide a short introduction to the society and a discussion of the main issues currently affecting life: the ABC case, Boots decision to sell the
morning-after pill over the counter, and stem cell research. We will view a few short clips of some of the positive developments in the recent
year while consuming free pizza and tea. We will conclude with a summary of the main events happening this semester and an invitation to
contribute fresh ideas & become more involved in defending life at all its stages.
Societies' Day 2 » Aras na Mac Leinn » 12th January 2011 Life Society will host an information table at Societies' Day 2 to recruit new
members for the spring semester. Please come by and bring your friends!
Intervarsity Christmas Party » UCD Student Centre Rooms 1 & 2 » 2nd December 2010 Celebrate Christmas and the gift of life in
Dublin with pro-life student groups from all over the country! If you would like to join NUIG Life Society for the trip please e-mail
lifesoc@socs.nuigalway.ie Bring your friends and something (savory or sweet ) to share for dinner.
Vigil for Life » Cathedral of Our Lady Assumed into Heaven and St. Nicholas, Galway City » 27th November 2010 NUIG Life Society will
attend the Prayer Vigil for Life held in the Galway Cathedral as part of the worldwide vigil on 27 November to promote respect for nascent
human life. Everyone is invited to attend. E-mail lifesoc@socs.nuigalway.ie for more information. `
Assisted Suicide Debate » Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland » 25th November 2010 Life Society will travel to Dublin to attend a
debate on assisted suicide Thursday 25 November at 7pm in the Albert Theatre, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, York Street (off St.
Stephen‟s Green). There will be a wine and cheese reception afterwards. Speakers include: Senator Ronan Mullen, Dr. Regina McQuillan (both
against Physician Assisted Suicide) and Dr. Adam McAuley, Dr. Simon Mills (for Physician Assisted Suicide). All are invited to attend. If you
would like a lift to the event, contact Life Society lifesoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
16 Days against Gendercide and Women's Victimisation by Abortion » No suggestions found » 25th November –
10th December 2010 (16 individual events) In recognition of the 16 Days of Action against Gender Violence, 25 November through 10
December 2010, Life Society will host a memorial service and display on campus. The display will be posted on notice boards around campus
and will consist of 3,000 crosses to represent the number of Irish female unborn children killed abroad by abortion last year. Another display will
commemorate the Irish women hurt by abortion. In addition, members of Life Society will be volunteering with charities that help women in
crisis pregnancies and providing information stands to raise awareness. Christmas Party » College Bar » 14th December 2010 Finish off
the semester with a pro-life celebration of the birth of a Child! Refreshments provided and everyone welcome
Stem Cell Research Church Gate Leafletting » parishes in Galway City » 20th November – 21st November 2010 (2 individual
events) Life Society will distribute postcards on stem cell research and invitations to the Vigil for Nascent Human Life outside the Masses in
Galway City on the weekend.
Life Team Soccer Game » Kingfisher Sports Centre » 14th November 2010
Play for Life! The Life Society Soccer Team, captained by Marc O Cribi?n, will play teams from other societies on Sunday 14 November. Life
Society games will start around 4 and last for 20 minutes each. Everyone is welcome to come and support the team or play on it!
Pro-Life Street Information Session » Shop Street in Galway » 13th November 2010
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Life Society will take the message of life to Shop Street on Saturday afternoon 13 November. We will educate the public on the difference
between ethical adult stem cell research (that has produced 73 different cures) and lethal embryonic stem cell research that destroys human life at
its earliest stages and has produced no cures. Everyone is welcome to join us, for a few minutes or a few hours!
Stem Cell Research Information Evening » College Bar (upstairs) » 9th November 2010
Life Society will be discussing the new report 'Join the Dots' on the reasons behind the push for embryonic stem cell research in Ireland and why
there is confusion surrounding ethical adult stem cell research. A free DVD with talks by leading experts in the field of stem cell research will be
available.
Viva la Vida Pro-Life Youth Conference » Griffith College Dublin » 5th November – 7th November 2010 (3 individual events)
Life Society will be attending Ireland's 2nd international pro-life youth conference in Dublin 5-7 November. Last year, the attendees learned
how to become effective pro-life advocates, met pro-life young people from all over the world, and enjoyed a fun weekend. The cost for the
weekend will be 20 euros for Life Society members (including room, breakfast, light refreshments, and conference). Transportation to and from
Dublin will be provided free (leaving from NUIG).
Life Society's Soccer Team Meeting » Aras na Mac Leinn » 2nd November 2010
Play for Life! The Life Society Soccer Team, captained by Marc O Cribi?n, will assemble to finalise plans for the inter society tournament
taking place Sunday 14 November 3-6 p.m. in the Kingfisher Sports Hall. If you would like to play as a pro-life athlete please contact
lifesoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
Volunteering at GPAS » Knocknacarra » 2nd November 2010
Life Society will be volunteering at Galway Pregnancy Accommodation Support. If you'd like to join us contact lifesoc@socs.nuigalway.ie.
Volunteering at Galway Pregnancy Accommodation Support » Knocknacarra » 28th October 2010
Life Society will volunteer at GPAS on Thursday 28 October at 8 p.m. GPAS provides free accommodation, food, medical care, and support to
any woman in a crisis pregnancy.
Commemorative Display and Memorial Service » Field in front of the Kingfisher » 8th March 2011
In conjunction with International Women's Day 8 March 2011, NUIG Life Society will host a commemorative display and memorial service at
the university for Irish victims of abortion. We will erect small white crosses in the field in front of the Kingfisher Sports Centre for the
thousands of Irish unborn children lost in the past year. The memorial service will be held at 1:30. Throughout the day, members of Life Society
will be available at the field to discuss the significance of the display to interested students.
"Juno" film screening and debate » IT Building, Room 125G » 26th October 2010
"Juno" film screening and debate hosted by Life Society is taking place on Tuesday 26 October at 6pm in the IT building, Room 125G.
"Juno" is a whip-smart teen confronting an unplanned pregnancy by her classmate Bleeker. With the help of her best friend Leah, Juno finds her
unborn child a "perfect" set of parents: an affluent suburban couple, Mark and Vanessa, longing to adopt. Juno faces some tough decisions, flirts
with adulthood and ultimately figures out where she belongs. Refreshments to follow.
International Rally for Life » Seville, Spain » 23rd October 2010
To coincide with the international conference on abortion taking place in Seville Spain, pro-life advocates will assemble there from all over the
world to stand for life. A delegation from NUIG Life Society will attend the event taking place on 23 October at 12 p.m. If you are interested in
traveling with us, come along to our next meeting or email us lifesoc@socs.nuigalway.ie.
Pro-Life Street Information Session » Cork » 23rd October 2010
Life Society will bring the message of life to Cork on Saturday 23 October. If you would like to help,email lifesoc@socs.nuigalway.ie for travel
information.
Volunteering with Galway Pregnancy Accommodation Support » Knocknacarra » 21st October 2010
Life Society will be volunteering at GPAS which provides accommmodation to women in a crisis pregnancy. Transportation to Knocknacarra is
leaving from the quadrangle at 8.
Speak for Life Campaign » College Bar (upstairs) » 19th October 2010
This week Life Society will explore ways to use the spoken word in turning hearts towards reverence for human life. We will prepare a short
presentation to deliver at the upcoming Viva la Vida pro-life youth conference as well as other events. Everyone is welcome to come along and
bring your own ideas. Tea and refreshments will follow.
Street Information Session » Tralee » 16th October 2010
Life Society will travel to Tralee to assist with a pro-life street information session on 16 October. We will distribute information about pro-life
issues and collect signatures against embryonic stem cell research. We will inform the public about the benefits of ethical adult stem cell reseach
which has provided numerous cures and does not require the destruction of a human being. The government has promised to bring forward
legislation on stem cell research and it is important that this legislation not allow lethal experimentation on life at its earliest stages.
Volunteering at Galway Pregnancy Accommodation Support » Knocknacarra » 14th October 2010
Life Society will leave by car from the quadrangle at 8 p.m. to volunteer at GPAS in Knocknacarra. We will be painting and doing various jobs
at the apartments for women in crisis pregnancies. Everyone is invited to come along! Tea afterwards
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Write for Life: Postcard Campaign & Pro-Life Student Publication Draft » College Bar (upstairs) » 12th October
2010
Life Society members will fill out postcards regarding IVF practices and embryo research on Tuesday from half 5 to 7 upstairs in the College
Bar. Everyone is invited to come along and fill out a few! We will also draft our first pro-life student publication for the autumn semester with
representatives from GMIT and GTI. If you have a submission relating to life issues that you would like to have printed please bring it along
with you.
Vigil and Demonstration » Slieve Donard Hotel, Newcastle, Co. Down » 8th October 2010
We will join pro-life advocates from all over Ireland in front of the Slieve Donard Hotel in Newcastle, Co. Down. Transportation is organised
from NUI Galway (leaving early Friday morning and returning in the afternoon) and anyone interested in coming should contact
lifesoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
Pro-Life Street Session » Galway » 26th March 2011
Life Society will take the message of life to Shop Street.
Life Chain » Eyre Square Galway » 3rd October 2010
To celebrate Ireland's annual Day for Life, NUIG Life Society will form a life chain on Eyre Square on 3 October from half 6 to 8 in the evening.
We will distribute pro-life stickers and hold posters showing the development of the unborn child. After the Life Chain, we will have a small
party to celebrate the gift of life that we have received. Everyone is welcome.
Pro-Life Appeal and Street Information Session » Dublin » 11th September 2010
Members will travel to Dublin to volunteer with office work and help with a pro-life stand on O'Connell Street in Dublin. A car will leave from
NUIG and anyone who wishes to attend should text Maria 0876217702.
Introduction to Life Society » The Space (Ã•ras na Mac LÃ©inn) » 16th September 2010
Come along for pizza, games, talks, and some pro-life activities. We will plan the year and fill a few committee positions. Bring your friends!
Coffee Morning for Life » Smokeys » 21st September 2010
We will have an informal discussion on pro-life issues and give updates on current projects. Free tea and refreshments will be provided. We will
have a poster on the table so that you can locate us. Come along and bring your friends!
Street Information Session » Limerick » 25th September 2010
Life Society will travel to Limerick for a pro-life street information session. We will leave at 11 from NUIG to arrive in Limerick for half 12.
Lunch will be provided. Everyone is welcome! email lifesoc@socs.nuigalway.ie for more information
Life Society Meeting » College Bar (upstairs) » 28th September 2010
We will plan for Sunday 3 October which is the annual Day for Life, discuss the arguments surrounding embryonic stem cell research, and draft
letters to local pharmacies encouraging them to remove health and beauty products that use tissue from aborted babies.
Crossroads: Walking for Life » Ireland » 16th July – 13th August 2011 (29 individual events)
NUIG Life Society will join Crossroads to walk around Ireland witnessing to the Gospel of Life. Starting in Dublin 16 July, continuing to Cork,
Galway, and Derry, and then finishing in Dublin with a pro-life rally on 13 August, a relay of young people will travel on foot wearing pro-life
T-shirts and stopping to speak in various towns and cities along the way. Join us in spreading the message of life on the roads of Ireland.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Maria Mahoney
Political Affairs Officer: Adrian O'Boyle
Vice-Auditor: Marcas O'Cribin
PRO: Bronwen Kearns
Secretary: Colin Hamilton
Treasurer: Evelyn Fennelly
Research Officer: Katherine O'Driscoll
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Evelyn Fennelly
Treasurer: Maria Mahoney
Vice-Auditor: Roisin Carruthers
Secretary: Katie O'driscoll
Income
Expenditure
€364.31
Bank charge
€33.40
Bank Charge
€3.88
Dinner
€50.00
€1,144.43
Entertainment
€60.00
USC Grant
€4,500.00
Entry fees
€170.00
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Income
Total
Expenditure
€6,012.62
Equipment misc
€950.00
Fundraising/charity
€50.75
Gifts
€100.00
Hire Bus
€550.00
Materials
€750.00
€36.00
Prizes
€200.00
Reception
€240.00
Society transport
€750.00
Socs day expenses
€125.00
Speaker accomm
€416.31
Speaker travel
€800.00
Stationary
€60.00
Video Hire
€30.00
Expenditure Total
€5,371.46
€111.74
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€641.16
Total
€6,012.62
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Maria Mahoney
Marcas O'Cribin
Evelyn Fennelly
Auditor
Vice-Auditor
Treasurer
400 hours
125 hours
121 hours
Lit & Deb
The Literary and Debating Society entered into its 164th Session this year and continued on with the traditions of providing honest,
impartial debate to the students of NUI Galway through a series of thought-provoking debates and competitive workshops.
The LitnDeb hosted a comprehensive and eclectic series of debates this year, ranging from debates on the integrity of football, to
the ethics of glamour models. Debates on the efficacy of the Green Party to the possibility of the super natural. We also hosted a
number of wold class guests over the course of the year, with President\'s Medals, our highest honour being awarded to Warren
Ellis; award winning comic author, Paul Collier; world renowned economist, author Max Brooks, former UN deputy Secretary
General Paul Collier. Also this year, Lit and Deb was honoured to welcome President Mary McAleese, who was also conferred
with a President\'s Medal.
A number of competitions were also held over the course of the year, including; The Maidens\' Final, The TP O\'Connor Debate
Competition, The Internal Mace Competition, Speaker of the Year and the annual GIBS night competition.
Lit & Deb Events
Lit n Deb Welcomes President Mary McAleese to the Kirwan » Kirwan Theatre » 1st April 2011
On Friday the 1st of April, at 3.00pm, the Literary and Debating Society will be conferring its prestigious President's Medal upon the current
Irish President, Mary McAleese. The event will be held in the Kirwan Theatre in NUI, Galway and will be a free event. Doors will open to the
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public at 2:45 and the event is scheduled to begin at 3:15. However, due to limited seating, it is recommended that individuals arrive early for the
event.
President Mary McAleese, the eight President of Ireland, has since 1997 served the Irish people with enormous dignity and grace. During her
term of office, she has taken a particular interest in the Northern Irish Peace process and its implementation, meeting with representatives from
across the political and community divide.
The Literary and Debating Society's President's Medal is the Society's oldest and most prestigious award which recognises individuals who have
made a unique and lasting contribution to the societal, political and cultural discourse. Previous recipients include Archbishop Desmond Tutu,
Professor Noam Chomsky and Garry Hynes.
For further information please email the Society at literaryanddebating@gmail.com
Lit n Deb AGM » Kirwan Theatre » 31st March 2011 The AGM of the Literary & Debating Society is to be held on the 31st of March in
the Kirwan Theatre when elections will take place for the committee of the 165th Session.
Nominations for the Executive Positions of the Literary and Debating Society's 165th Session are now open. The positions are Auditor, ViceAuditor and Treasurer. Formal proposals must be submitted in writing to the Auditor or Vice-Auditor with the signature of 2 members of the
Literary and Debating Society. They can also be left in an envelope addressed to the Society in the Socs Box in Aras Na Mac Leinn.
Nominations will close on Tuesday 29th at midnight. No further nominations will be permitted after this time.
In addition, nominations for Honorary Life Membership must be submitted within the timeframe above. Two signatures are necessary as above.
Workshop 19- Galway Australs Competition » Rm. 203 the IT Building » 29th March 2011 This annual competition marks the
end of the weekly workshops.
Speaker of the Year Competition » Kirwan Theatre » 24th March 2011
The best of the speakers in Lit & Deb fight it out for the title of Speaker of the Year 2011. All have proven themselves throughout the year to
win their places in the final. On the night they will debate the motion 'THAT THIS HOUSE WELCOMES THE DEMISE OF THE NATION
STATE'.
As we move towards a more globalised view of the world where superpowers and alliance blocks are the main actors, the concept of the
individual nation state is being eroded. Are we better of this way or should we be fighting for our own independence?
Speakers include:
Shane Commins - Winner of Maidens Speaking Competition
Maurice Cotter - Finalist of UL, UCC Open and Semi Finalist of Cork and Irish Times Debating Competition
Andrew Hannon - Semi Finalist Irish Times Debating Competition, Semi finalist of National Maidens
Conor Kelly - Winner Aberstwyth, Finalist Trinity, UL, UCD, DCU, Prague and National Maidens
Sean Kearns - Winner of Internal Mace
Timothy Morrow - Winner of Internal Mace
Workshop 18 » Rm 203 IT Building » 22nd March 2011 This week's workshop will focus on debating motions that relate to feminism and
gay rights. A practice debate will follow the workshop.
Embryonic Stem Cell Research Debate » Kirwan Theatre » 16th March 2011 Motion: 'That This House Supports the Use of
Embryonic Stem Cells for Scientific Study'
This Wednesday, March 16th, the Literary and Debating Society will be hosting its Embryonic Stem Cell Research Debate. Speaking on the
night will be Dr. Richard Hull who is a Professor of Philosophy at NUIG and Director of COBRA (Centre of Bioethical Research and Analysis).
Embryonic stem cell research is a rapidly evolving field of biomedical research. Scientists and researchers have great hope for this type of
research and its potential to uncover treatments and possibly even cures for some of the worst diseases including Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and
Diabetes.
However, the process is considered controversial and does raise considerable ethical issues. In the past, this research provoked fear regarding the
possibility of human cloning. Nowadays, the main issue related to embryonic stem cell research involves the ongoing debate over when life
begins. Some say that life begins at conception and that the use of humans, even immature ones, for research purposes is unethical.
So should legislation on embryonic stem cell research be introduced in Ireland? Does the potential benefits out- weigh the potential harms? Or is
it simply just an ethical minefield?
Join the Literary and Debating society this Wednesday evening for a lively and interesting discussion as we ask the question, 'Should we Support
the Use of Embryonic Stem Cells for Scientific Study?' All are welcome to attend and give their own thoughts on the subject.
Workshop 17- Terrorism, Liberty and Security Part 2 » Rm. 203 IT Building » 15th March 2011 This workshop will be a
follow on from last week's workshop. It will focus specifically on how to debate motions that relate to the areas of terror, liberty and security.
There will then be an opportunity to use all this new found knowledge in a practice debate.
'An Evening with Warren Ellis' » Kirwan Theatre » 10th March 2011 This Thursday, March 10th, the Literary and Debating
Society in conjuction with the Comic Book Society will be hosting 'An Evening with Warren Ellis' in the Kirwan Theatre at 7pm. He will be
interviewed on the night by Gar O' Brien, a PhD student in film studies at NUIG.
Warren Ellis is a highly successful British comic book creator, author and screenwriter. He is the award-winning creator of graphic novels such
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as 'Fell' , 'Planetary' and 'Transmetropolitan'. His first novel, 'Crooked Little Vein' was released in 2007. During his career he has worked for
Marvel, Avatar and DC Comics. In 2010 he won the Eagle Award for 'Best Web Based Comic' for his online comic 'FreakAngels'
So join us this Thursday for what promises to be a lively and interesting evening with award winning graphic novel author Warren Ellis. All are
welcome to attend.
Workshop 16 » Room 203 - IT Building » 8th March 2011 This workshop will focus on how to debate motions that specifically relate to
the areas of terror, liberty and security. How to analyze these motions and structure points correctly will also be covered.
Then there will be an opportunity to use all this new found knowledge in a practice debate.
Maidens Final » Kirwan Theatre » 24th February 2011 Motion: 'That This House Believes that, if Convicted, the US should Pardon
Bradley Manning'.
This Thursday sees the final of NUI Galway's Internal Maidens Championship. The six highest ranking speakers from the semi finals will
compete against each other in a 3 on 3 individual style of debate. The best speaker on the night will walk away with the Maidens Cup.
Workshop 15- Maidens Semi Finals » IT Building » 22nd February 2011 This week's workshop will include a brief recap on how
to speak in Maidens style, which is a 3-on-3 individual style of debating. Role fulfilment and the differences from Mace style will be discussed.
It will then be followed by the Semi Finals of NUI Galway's Internal Maidens Championship
The Charity Debate » Kirwan Theatre » 17th February 2011 'That This House Believes that Charity Begins at Home'Speakers: Alan
Kerins- from the Alan Kerins Projects and
Linda Keane- from Ability WestOn Thursday 17th February, the Literary and Debating Society will be holding its Charity Debate in the Kirwan
Theatre at 7pm. Speakers on the night will include representatives from both of this year's nominated College Week charities.
With College week fast approaching Lit n Deb have decided to explore the issue upon which College Week was originally based- the concept of
raising and giving money to charity. Most people would agree that being charitable to any organisation is a very worthwhile pursuit. But then the
question arises, should we help charities here in Ireland or those doing work abroad?
Workshop 14- Introduction to Maidens » IT Building » 15th February 2011 This workshop will be an introduction to the
Maidens style of speaking, a 3-on-3 individual style of debating. Role fulfilment and the differences from Mace style will be discussed.
It will then be followed by the first round of NUI Galway's Internal Maidens Championship.
An Audience with Max Brooks » Kirwan Theatre » 10th February 2011 This Thursday, February 10th, the Literary and Debating
Society will be hosting an 'Audience with Max Brooks' in the Kirwan Theatre at 7pm. Max Brooks is a best-selling American author and
screenwriter.
He is the author of the 2003 book 'The Zombie Survival Guide'. The book explored various pop cultural myths about zombies and also explains
how to survive an impending zombie apocalypse. Brooks' second book 'World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War', a post-apocalyptic
horror novel which dealt with the war between the human race and zombies, was very well received by both critics and the general public alike
when it was published in 2006. He also wrote 'The Zombie Survival Guide: Recorded Attacks' published in 2009 which is the third book in this
series.
Brooks was also a member of the writing team at 'Saturday Night Live' from 2001- 2003, a role for which he won an Emmy Award.
So join the Literary and Debating Society this Thursday evening for a lively and interesting audience with bestselling author Max Brooks.
Questions will be taken from the floor on the night. All are welcome to attend.
Workshop 13 - Judging Debates » IT Building » 8th February 2011 In preparation for the Irish National Law Debates, that will be
held in NUIG Galway on the 11th and 12th of February, this week?s workshop will focus on judging mace debates. Various aspects of judging
will be covered including the how winners of debates are chosen, how to access depth engagement and what constitutes role fulfilment.
The workshop will be followed by the preliminary round of the Internal Mace competition.
Galway West Election Night 2011 » O'Flatherty Theatre » 7th February 2011 After a turbulent few months in Irish politics a
general election has finally been called. We, the people of Ireland, now have a choice to make about who we want to lead us through these
challenging political and economic times. Who do we want to be our voice for change?
With this in mind, the NUIG Literary and Debating Society in conjunction with the NUIG Law Society present 'Galway West Election Night
2011'. This is an opportunity to meet the candidates running in this constituency. Each candidate will give a 5 minute speech outlining their
policies and then questions will be welcomed from the floor. The candidates who will be in attendance are:
Cllr. Catherine Connolly (Ind)
Sen. Fidelma Healy Eames (FG)
Cllr. Derek Nolan (Lab)
Sen. Niall O'Brolchain (Green)
Mr. Trevor O'Clochartaigh (SF)
Eamon O'Cuiv TD (FF)
So join us this Monday night for a lively and interesting audience with the Galway West election candidates. All are welcome to attend.
An Audience With Paul Collier » Kirwan Theatre » 3rd February 2011 On Thursday, the Literary and Debating Society will host an
audience with Mr. Paul Collier. Mr. Collier is Professor of Economics and the Director for the Centre for the Study of African Economies at
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Oxford University. From 1998- 2003 he was the Director of the Development Research Group of the World Bank. In 2008 he was awarded a
CBE for his 'services to scholarship and development'.
He is the author of 'The Bottom Billion', whch in 2008 won the Lionel Gelber, Arthur Ross and Corine prizes and in May 2009 was the joint
winner of the Estoril Global Issues Distinguished Book prize. His second book, 'Wars, Guns and Votes: Democracy in Dangerous Places' was
published in March 2009; and his latest book, 'The Plundered Planet: How to Reconcile Prosperity with Nature' was published in May of this
year. Paul is currently Advisor to the Strategy and Policy Department of the IMF, advisor to the Africa Region of the World Bank; and he has
advised the British Government on its recent White Paper on economic development policy. He has been writing a monthly column for the
Independent, and also writes for the New York Times, the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal, and the Washington Post. His research
covers the causes and consequences of civil war; the effects of aid and the problems of democracy in low-income and natural-resources rich
societies. Workshop 12- Economics 101 » IT Building » 1st February 2011 The workshop will focus on preparing for an economics
debate. Areas that will be given attention are the free market, globalisation and trade. How to analyse and structure points will also be covered.
Then there will be an opportunity to use all this new found economic knowledge in a practice debate.
There will also be a review of the Trinity IV motions and the various different approaches to them.
The Economy Vs The Environment Debate » Kirwan Theatre » 27th January 2011 Both the economy and the environment are
divisive issues in Ireland. To some people the environment is something to worry about after the economy is stabilised and the prosperity of the
country is secured. To others, the belief is that the economy can only truly be stable when the environmental concerns of the country are
addressed. These two concepts are inevitably linked, but is it possible to have one without the other? Is it more important to prioritise one over
the other? Or do both need to be given equal consideration?
Ireland has seen conflicts in the past which has demonstrated this struggle between the economy and the environment. A prime example of this
was the Corrib Gas Pipe. The pipe would bring money, prosperity and jobs in the short term, but would induce long term damage to the
environment. Which is more important? Should the environment be viewed as a hindrance to rapid economic growth, or a means by which long
term stability prosperity can be achieved?
So, as part of NUI Galway's 'Green Week', join the Literary and Debating Society this Thursday evening for a lively and interesting debate on
the motion 'That This House Would Rather Have a Job Than a Windmill'. All are welcome to attend the debate and give their own thoughts on
the subject.
Workshop 11- Tactics » IT Building » 25th January 2011 This workshop will cover strategies and tactics of debating - showing you
not just how to sound good, but how to sound better than everyone else! Various debating concepts will be explained and new ways of
approaching the motion will be shown.
The Human Rights Debate » Kirwan Theatre » 20th January 2011
This Thursday, the Literary and Debating Society, in conjunction with the Galway One World Centre, will be holding its human rights debate.
The Galway One World Centre is an education centre working towards raising awareness and changing attitudes of people in Ireland regarding
global development and justice issues.
The debate will analyse the different ways human rights can be interpreted i.e. what constitutes basic human rights? It will examine the ways
rights are viewed in the world today, and if this is any different to how the philosophers like John Locke viewed rights in the past. The ways in
which human rights are spread throughout the world, and the inequality that exists in this regard will also be discussed. Also, the various
methods of ensuring peoples human rights in a meaningful, long term way will also be examined.
So, join the Literary and Debating Society and The Galway One World Centre this Thursday evening for a lively and interesting discussion on
the subject of human rights. All are welcome to attend the debate and give their own thoughts on the subject.
Workshop 10 » Kirwan Theatre » 18th January 2011
Getting Back to Grips : Going back over the basics eg. burdens of proof, models, and also introducing some of the more advanced styles of
debating.
The 'Bailout' Debate » Kirwan Theatre » 25th November 2010
That This House Welcomes It‟s New IMF Overlords‟
Venue: Kirwan Theatre. Date: Thursday 25th November. Time: 7pm
This Thursday, Lit n Deb tackles the issue that has been dominating news coverage both in Ireland and abroad in recent times- that is the Irish
Economy. Ireland‟s Celtic Tiger past seemed like a lifetime ago when the IMF men arrived in Dublin last week. Are we right to be panicking?
Or should we welcome this bailout?
Ireland is in trouble. The banks are falling, the economy is crumbling and the current government is on its last legs. Irish citizens are fed up. But
is there really anything that we can do! Without the IMF cash injection Ireland‟s economy would seize up, but should we welcome the loss of
our country‟s economic sovereignty with open arms?
Workshop 9 » Kirwan Theatre » 23rd November 2010
Music Piracy Debate » Kirwan Theatre » 18th November 2010
The music pirates are going to destroy the music industry! Or are they?
The problem of piracy has been rising for the past 10 years, and the numbers of œpirates• are growing day by day yet the profits made by these
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companies have been constantly on the rise. It seems to be a victimless crime, yet music stars descend from their mansions to complain about
small percentages of their revenue being removed.
Maybe piracy will bring purity back to the music industry putting live gigs and love of the music back to the forefront. Alternatively it could
lead to the death of small industry and only allow the large scale companies to exist, killing independent input to music.
This Thursday at 7pm we ask the question, Music Piracy, friend or foe?
Workshop 8 » Kirwan Theatre » 16th November 2010
Intro to International Relations
The world is a big place, and Ireland's not the only country that has issues. This week at Lit & Deb we'll be looking at the world and an overview
of some of the conflicts that are taking place. How can we deal with them?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S13Z7NMfcA
Workshop 7 » Kirwan Theatre » 9th November 2010
The State & Your Ass In Jail: Law Debates
Workshop on law debates, focusing on the pillars of justice, prisons and contract law. The format of these workshops will be opening with a
debate with 3-minute speeches (or perhaps even just 15-minutes prep) on an law motion, then discussion on what teams are missing in terms of
points & analysis, some theoretical stuff, then a full-length debate on a related law motion.
Are Ireland's Licensing Laws Excessive?' » Kirwan Theatre » 4th November 2010
Speakers: Cindy Dring from the NUI Galway Health Promotion Office and also a Representative from the Give us the Night‟ organisation.
Around the world, undoubtedly, Ireland is a country that is synonymous with drink. From the way we, and the rest of the world, celebrates St.
Patricks day to how many public houses there are per head of population here, it is safe to say that alcohol and Ireland go somewhat hand in
hand.
However, Ireland drink licensing laws certainly don‟t reflect many people‟s liberal attitudes to drink. The current laws that inhibit off licenses
selling alcohol after 10pm every night are considered to be draconian by most people. The view of the state is that it will discourage under- age
drinking. How? If teenagers want to get alcohol, they will still get it. It will just have to be before 10pm now. Is there really any benefit to this
law? While dance floor aficionados are able to enjoy themselves 24-7 in nightclubs around the world, we Irish are shown the door at 2.30 at the
weekends. Every day of the week, in countries that have a more cafe style‟ of drinking, mature individuals are able to enjoy a pint at any hour of
the day, without fear of prosecution. In a country that has one of the highest rate of binge drinking in Europe and also one of the highest rates of
under- age drinking in Europe, can it really be argued that our licensing laws are working? If all the clubs in a city didn‟t close at the same time,
might there not be so much anti social behaviour on the streets? Maybe the ambulances and A&E‟s around the country may not be so strained
either? With this in mind, Lit n Deb asks, Are Ireland's Licensing Laws Excessive
Workshop 6 » Kirwan Theatre » 2nd November 2010
Review of UCD and some feedback. Also, more tips on how to debate like a pro!
Panel Discussion on 'This House Believes in the Other Side' » Kirwan Theatre » 28th October 2010
Speakers: Mr. Michael Nugent (Chairperson of Atheist Ireland‟ ), Ms. Deborah Hyde (Managing editor of the UK based magazine „The Skeptic‟
and also Deputy Convenor of the Westminster Skeptics), Ms. Dawn Mitchell (Healer and Angel Whisperer) and Mr. Declan Flynn (Psychic
Medium and President of the Spiritual Haven of Ireland‟) Questions for the panellists can be presubmitted at litndeb@gmail.com. Presubmitted questions will be given preference on the night.
Halloween is the time of the year when the link between the earth and the spiritual world is believed to be at its weakest. It‟s also the time of the
year when people embrace all things spooky and supernatural.
This Halloween, for one night only, the Literary and Debating Society goes all paranormal. Are there really such things as ghosts? Do vampires
exist? Is there any truth behind communicating with the dead? Is there any proof for the existence of the „Other Side‟ ? It‟s a Lit n Deb
Investigates‟ special!!!!
Prizes for anyone who comes in Fancy Dress
Workshop 5 » Kirwan Theatre » 26th October 2010
Prep for UCD. Going back over the basics- models, burdens of proof, making the most of your 15 mins prep. Followed by a practice debate.
After, we sample some of Galway's nightlife!!!!
Israel- Palestine Panel Discussion » Kirwan Theatre » 21st October 2010
The Future for Israel-Palestine- A Panel Discussion
Speakers: Denis Halliday (Former Assistant General Secretary of the UN), Dr. Ghada Karmi (Palestinian Author and Academic), Paul Usiskin
(Co-Chair of Peace Now UK), Tom Carew (Chair of the Ireland-Israel Friendship League).
Questions for the panellists can be pre-submitted to literaryanddebating@gmail.com. Pre-submitted questions will be given preference on the
night. On Thursday, the 21st of October, the Literary and Debating Society will be holding a panel discussion on the future of the IsraelPalestine conflict. On the panel will be Denis Halliday, former Humanitarian Coordinator for the UN in Iraq and Nobel Peace Prize Nominee, Dr.
Ghada Karmi, Palestinian Doctor of Medicine and respected academic and author, Paul Usiskin, Co-Chair of Peace Now UK and regular speaker
on the issue of Israel-Palestine, and Tom Carew, chair of the Ireland-Israel Friendship League and member of Scholars for Peace in the Middle
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East (SPME). The event will be a panel discussion with members of audience being asked to submit questions to the panel who will use their
expertise to analyse the issues at stake. With this is mind, the Literary and Debating Society will use the expertise and experience of its panel to
elucidate the subtleties and realities of this complex issue. Informed discourse is at the heart of understanding and resolving the conflict and it is
in this vein that the Society asks, What is the Future for Israel-Palestine?‟
Workshop 4 » Kirwan Theatre » 19th October 2010
Intro into Mace Debating 2.
A continuance of the basic basics, concentrating on burdens of proof, model construction, 15-minutes prep etc. Followed by a practice debate.
Then, of course, its time to hit the town once again.
Lit N Deb Going Bowling ! » 'The Planet', Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Road. » 18th October 2010 Lit N Deb are going
bowling tonight in 'The Planet'. A game of bowling is free with the purchase of a refreshment.
So come along, bring your friends, see you all later tonight.
The Football Debate » Kirwan Theatre » 14th October 2010 This House Believes the Beautiful Game has Lost its Soul. Speakers:
Jonathan Wilson (The Guardian), Phillipe Auclair (France Football)
This Thursday, the 14th of October, the Literary and Debating Society of NUI, Galway will be holding its football debate on the motion that
This House Believes the Beautiful Game has Lost its Soul‟. Speaking on the motion will be Jonathan Wilson, respected journalist for the
Guardian and Sports Illustrated and author of Inverting the Pyramid: A History of Football Tactics, and Phillipe Auclair, France Football‟s
England Correspondent and author of Cantona: The Rebel Who Would be King. The debate will analyse the direction of the most popular game
in the world and whether money, power and deceit have taken the game away from its roots and its fans.
Football, the Beautiful game, is watched around the world and links people from all over the globe in their love of the game and their teams,
both national and club. However, as money has flowed into the game accusations of the unfair play have emerged both on and off the pitch at
every level of the game.
Respected clubs in some of the biggest leagues have been brought to the brink of extinction in recent years, other have been saddled with the
unsustainable millstone of debt and other have been reduced to the playthings of billionaires.
Players now engage in gamesmanship such as diving, rough play and other forms of cheating to get ahead in the game and managers now go in
and out of clubs with frightening speed. Even at the highest levels of FIFA itself, accusations of bribery and other corruption have been rife.
Set against the backdrop of the movement away from the true fans in the stands to the armchair fan, with increasing ticket prices and ever
changing television orientated timetables for the bigger leagues, and the current debt and attendance problems of Ireland‟s own domestic league,
the Literary and Debating Society asks Has the Beautiful Game Lost its Soul?‟
Workshop 3 » The IT Building » 12th October 2010 Tuesday night in Lit&Deb is Workshop Night. Workshop 3 is an introduction to
Mace-style debating, concentrating on simpler ideas like structure, points of information, rebuttal, positional requirements etc. Followed by a
"pro-am" debate where fresher debaters are teamed up with more experienced speakers.
Then, time to hit the town once more...
This House Believes that the Green Party is at War with the Irish Countryside. » Kirwan Theatre » 7th October
2010 It must be a tough life being a Green Party member at the moment. Not only do they face the impending doom caused by climate change,
GM crops and oil spills but they are currently about as popular as a toothache. The lastest opinion polls show even further losses in public
support for them. However, one of the most recent sticks with which the Greens have been beaten with is their apparent hate of the countryside.
Bans on stag hunting and the new legislation regarding the regulation of dog breeding have been interpreted as a direct blow to rural
employment. But it's not only rural grouups who feel the Greens are attacking the countryside, the environmentalists aren't happy either.
Between the M3 motorway, the lack of support shown to the Shell to Sea campaigners and the plans to build an incinerator in John Gormley's
own constituency, many question whether the Greens have sold their political soul for a slice of power in government.
However, the Green party continues to stay strong behind a raft of green policies and iniatives. These include the introduction of a carbon tax
and their pledge to phase out fur farming within 3 years. The Green Party have taken a lot of flak in the past for their difficult actions. At the
moment, it seems they just cant seem to win with either rural groups, who see their policies as invasive on their way of life, or the
environmentalists, who see them as being too soft. Thus, Lit and Deb asks 'Is the Green Party at war with the countryside?'.
Speakers on this motion include representitives from rural groups and the Green Party
Workshop 2 - Debating: The Concept » The IT Building » 5th October 2010
Tuesday night in Lit&Deb is Workshop Night, where fresh-faced novice debaters are transformed into machines of logic and rhetoric. Workshop
2 is an introduction to competitive debating as a theoretical concept.Consider it the first step on the road to making grown people cry, using only
your words.
Afterwards, another slice of the Galway nightlife will be served up.
Gibs Night » Kirwan Theatre » 16th September 2010
Gibs Night, Lit n Deb's annual first time speakers competition, returns this year with the usual mix of speaking, clapping and strange and exotic
spot prizes. Gibs is your chance to say anything about everything and make you name as the best speaker of the night. Post-Debate entertainment
also guaranteed.
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Glamour Models » Kirwan Theatre » 23rd September 2010
Men like breasts. Men are willing to pay for pictures of breasts (interspersed with football news, fast cars and shark attacks). Some women are
willing to shows their breasts for money. These women make money. Some would say these glamour models are making capitalism work for
themselves by making best use of the assets available to them. Some would say that they are giving into a male-dominated paradigm of society
which undermines the feminist movement by allowing women to be seen as little more than airheaded fantasy sexual objects rather than
educational, social and working equals. To keep you abreast of the opinions flying back and forth on this issue, Lit n Deb asks Are glamour
models good role models?‟
Workshop 1 » IT Building » 28th September 2010
Tuesday night in Lit&Deb is Workshop Night, where over the course of 20-odd weeks fresh-faced novice debaters are transformed into
machines of logic and rhetoric. The first workshop, on the 28th of September, is an informal introduction to this aspect of the society and the
world of arguing for fun. Bring your friends and learn how to defeat someone twice your size using only your words or how to sound way
smarter than you actually are. Afterwards, we will hit the town for an intro to Galway nightlife!
Education Debate » Kirwan Theatre » 30th September 2010
The education system is supposed to be the engine of the new smart economy, which will lead us to a bright future of solving the world's
problems such as cancer and global warming. Ireland is on the cusp, or so we're told, of being a genuine contender in the race to develop the
latest technology.
Worldwide, the Irish education system is generally regarded as being quite good, despite being horribly under-funded. In recent years the
pressure of thousands of new students has started to strain the system. At present, many believe that the wheels seem to be coming off the
educational bus.
Amid talk of University fees returning, pre-fabs remaining, the question of Irish being compulsory, the escalation of the 'points race' and funding
to all schools retracting, Lit n Deb asks 'Is the Irish education system failing?'
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Conor Kelly
Vice-Auditor: Ronan Fitzpatrick
Secretary: Conor Keane
Treasurer: Eimear Spain
Debates Secretary: Chris Barrett
Internal Convenor: Oisin Robbins
External Convenor: Timothy Morrow
INLD Convenor: Evelyn Whyms
Literary Convenor: Neasa O'Callaghan
Clerk: Cian Moran
Communications Director: Fanchea Daly
Public Relations Officers: George Kaar
Social Sec/1st Year Liason: Dami Adebari
Alumni Secretary: Jacqueline Driscoll
O.C.M.: John O'Malley
O.C.M.: Andrew Hannon
Schools Convenor : Sean Kearns
Internal Convenor Sem II: Maurice Cotter
Dept. Schools: Maria O'Flaherty
Dept. PRO: Maria Keenan
OCM: Shane Commins
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Timothy Morrow
Vice-Auditor: Sean Kearns
Treasurer: Andrew Hannon
Recording Secretary: Shane Commins
Debates Secretary: Fanchea Daly
Internal Convenor: Eimear Spain
Literary Officer: Maria Keenan
Income
Expenditure
€2,898.06
Ball
€75.00
Balls
€1,200.00
Bank charge
€154.40
Bank Charge
€45.43
Dinner
€2,715.90
€910.16
Entertainment
€338.50
USC Grant
€29,023.30
Entry fees
€5,076.80
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Income
Expenditure
€34,076.95
Total
€799.45
Printing
€1,752.00
Prizes
€130.00
Promotions
€102.86
€155.95
Reception
€1,535.20
Society accomm
€1,795.65
Society transport
€11,001.58
Speaker accomm
€1,514.60
Speaker travel
€3,566.54
Expenditure Total
€30,714.43
€79.86
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€3,362.52
Total
€34,076.95
Lit n Deb Denny Schools Balance Sheet - 2010/2011
Income
Expenditure
Income Category
Amount
Amount
1,175.59
€103.00
Expenditure Total
€103.00
€0.00
€1,072.59
Total
€1,175.59
Total
€1,175.59
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Evelyn Whyms
Conor Lane
Conor Keane
Chris Barrett
Ronan Fitzpatrick
Fanchea Daly
Neasa O'Callaghan
Timothy Morrow
Conor Kelly
Cian Moran
Schools Convenor
attendee/speaker
Recording Secretary
Debates Secretary
Vice-Auditor
Communications Director
Literary Officer
External Convenor
Auditor
Clerk of the House
300 hours
40 hours
650 hours
650 hours
750 hours
300 hours
160 hours
500 hours
950 hours
180 hours
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Lotus Society
The Lotus Society is dedicated to integrating Eastern practices and philosophies into our western culture and campus life. We
have achieved this by providing tuition in various yogic practices (vinyasa flow, hatha, ashtanga etc.) and by building a
community of people with a common desire to improve their physical, emotional and mental well-being.
Lotus Society Events
Lotus Soc Yoga Retreat » Galway Yoga Centre, Athenry » 1st April – 3rd April 2011 (3 individual events)
A weekend of yoga, tantra, meditation and relaxation in scenic Athenry. Classes taught by Swami Shraddhamurti and Swami Chetanmurti.
Healthy Lunch! » the HUB » 26th January 2011
We're teaming up with Tony Monks to host a "Healthy lunches" day. Everyone bring along a healthy/veggie lunch and we can all share.
Vinyasa Flow class (Intermediate level) » The View » 22nd March – 19th April 2011 (5 individual events)
Kick start your day with some vinyasa flow yoga! Contact lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability - booking essential.
Hatha Flow Yoga (Beginners/Improvers) » The View » 21st March – 11th April 2011 (4 individual events)
Start your week with some flow based Hatha yoga! Contact lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability - booking essential!
Exam Destress Yoga! » The View » 31st March – 14th April 2011 (3 individual events)
Ayurvedic Yoga (improvers level) » The View » 24th February – 17th March 2011 (4 individual events)
Wind down after a hectic day every Thursday evening at 5.45pm. Gary teaches a very relaxing style of Hatha yoga. Contact
lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability - BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL
Ayurvedic Yoga (intermediate level) » The View » 24th February – 17th March 2011 (4 individual events)
lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability - BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!
FILM: The Darjeeling Limited » The View, Aras na Mac Leinn » 17th February 2011
A delightful movie by Wes Anderson starring Owen Wilson, Jason Schwartzman and Adrien Brody. Shhnacks provided!
Yoga (Improvers level) » The View » 27th January – 10th February 2011 (3 individual events)
Yoga (intermediate level) » The View » 27th January – 10th February 2011 (3 individual events)
Beginners Ashtanga » The Space » 25th January – 8th March 2011 (7 individual events)
Learn yoga with Christina, every Tuesday at 5:05pm. Contact lotus@socs.nuigalway to check availability - BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!
Vinyasa Flow class (Intermediate level) » The View » 25th January – 8th March 2011 (7 individual events)
Kick start your day with some invigorating yoga! Contact lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability - BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!
Hatha Flow! » The View » 24th January – 7th March 2011 (7 individual events)
Start your week with some flow based Hatha yoga! Contact lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!
Hatha Flow! » The View » 24th January – 7th March 2011 (7 individual events)
Start your week with some flow based Hatha yoga! Contact lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability. BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL!
Intermediate Vinyasa Flow! » The View » 16th November – 7th December 2010 (4 individual events)
Kick start your day with some invigorating yoga! Contact lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability - booking essential.
Beginners Vinyasa Flow! » The Space » 16th November – 7th December 2010 (4 individual events)
Learn yoga with Aoife, every Tuesday at 5:15. Contact lotus@socs.nuigalway to check availability - booking essential.
Beginners Yoga! » C223, School of Chemistry » 10th November – 15th December 2010 (6 individual events)
Wind down after a hectic day every Wednesday evening at 6:15pm. Gary teaches a very relaxing style of Hatha yoga. Contact
lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability - BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.
Intermediate Ayurvedic Yoga! » C223, School of Chemistry » 10th November – 15th December 2010 (6 individual events)
Wind down after a hectic day every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. Gary teaches a very relaxing style of Hatha yoga. Contact
lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability - BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.
Beginners Vinyasa Flow! » The View » 4th November – 9th December 2010 (6 individual events)
Kick start your day with some invigorating yoga! Contact lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability - BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL.
Hatha Flow! » The View » 1st November – 6th December 2010 (6 individual events)
Start your week with some flow based Hatha yoga! Contact lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability. Booking essential...
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Beginners Yoga! » The View » 1st November – 6th December 2010 (6 individual events)
Start your week with some flow based Hatha yoga! Contact lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability. Booking essential...
Downtime Session » The Space » 6th October – 24th November 2010 (8 individual events)
Come practice yoga, meditation, tai chi or simply relax. Yoga equipment provided!
Beginners Yoga! » The Space » 5th October – 9th November 2010 (6 individual events)
Learn yoga with Aoife, every Tuesday at 5:15. Contact lotus@socs.nuigalway to check availability - booking essential.
Intermediate Vinyasa Flow! » The View » 5th October – 9th November 2010 (6 individual events)
Kick start your day with some invigorating yoga! Contact lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability - booking essential.
Intermediate Ayurvedic Yoga! » C223, School of Chemistry » 29th September – 3rd November 2010 (6 individual events)
Wind down after a hectic day every Wednesday evening at 7.30pm. Gary teaches a very relaxing style of Hatha yoga. Contact
lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability - booking essential.
Beginners Ayurvedic Yoga! » C223, School of Chemistry » 29th September – 3rd November 2010 (6 individual events)
Wind down after a hectic day every Wednesday evening at 6:15pm. Gary teaches a very relaxing style of Hatha yoga. Contact
lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie to check availability - booking essential.
Lotus Society EGM » Meeting Room 1 » 23rd September 2010
EGM of the Lotus Soc to vote in new committee members (secretary, OCM, etc) and welcome new members.
Sign up for Beginners Yoga Classes! » Socs Box » 26th October 2010
Lotus Soc Presents...
Beginners YOGA Classes!
MONDAY: 2.15-3.25PM and 3.35-4.45PM
(starting Nov 1st - 22 euro for 6 weeks)
THURSDAY MORNING: 7.40-8.50AM
(starting Oct 28th - 20 euro for 6 weeks)
Sign up at the Socs Box now!
Sign up for YOGA classes! » Socs Box » 17th January 2011
Book a place in one of our yoga courses!
Monday (beginners): 2.20-3.30pm
Monday (beginners): 3.35-4.45pm
Tuesday (intermediates): 7.40-8.50AM
Thursday (improvers): 5.45-6.45pm
Thursday (intermediates): 7.00-8.15pm
25 euro for a 7 week course
Contact lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie for more details
Sign up for YOGA! » Socs Box » 14th March 2011
There are 4 classes to choose from:
Monday Hatha Flow (Beginners/Improvers): 1.05pm-2pm
Monday Hatha Flow (Beginners/Improvers): 2.10pm-3.25pm
Tuesday Vinyasa Flow (Intermediate): 7.40AM-8.50AM
Tuesday Ashtanga (Beginners/Improvers): 5.05-6.15pm
22 euro for a 6 week course (that's 4 classes before the easter break and 2 after), and sign up is at the socs box. If you've any questions contact
lotus@socs.nuigalway.ie
Committee 2010/2011
Vice-Auditor: Fiona Gillespie
Auditor: Nelly Berg
PRO officer: Jolanta Karpinska
Treasurer: Lewy Blue
Secretary: Alan O'Callaghan
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Lewy Blue
Secretary: Nelly Berg
Treasurer: Oliver Grant
Vice-Auditor: Phoebe Ni Choitir
Class Sign-up Administrator: Jennifer Lertola
Equipment Manager: Fiona Gillespie
Social Events Organiser: Rachel Kelly
PRO: Jolanta Karpinska
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Income
Expenditure
€0.00
Bank charge
€100.07
Bank Charge
€95.11
Equipment misc
€443.00
Classes
€1,155.00
Hire Bus
€135.00
Socs box Till
€7,830.00
Society accomm
€1,440.00
USC Grant
€942.93
€107.00
Total
€10,023.04
€155.00
Teacher fees
€7,050.00
Expenditure Total
€9,430.07
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€592.97
Total
€10,023.04
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Lewy Blue
Alan O'Callaghan
Nelly Berg
Jolanta Karpinska
Treasurer
Secretary
Auditor
PRO
140 hours
100 hours
250 hours
180 hours
Malaysian Society
The Malaysian Society functions primarily to achieve its three aims in the constitution which are to promote unity among
Malaysian students, to encourage interaction and cultural exchange between Malaysians and the locals, and to liaise with the
Malaysian Students Department in Dublin and the students here in Galway.
Many activities have been held to build and strengthen the relationship among the students. Mixers were a good avenue for being
acquainted with the new juniors, and to catch up with each other\'s wellbeing, such as the Induction week and the Eid Celebration
The society has also been the medium of communication for the Malaysian Students Department based in Dublin, to update them
about the students\' welfare, and to relay important messages to the students. We also held a Malaysia Cultural Day to introduce
Malaysia to NUIG, by setting up an exhibition while serving some Malaysian delicacies
Malaysian Society Events
Eid Celebration » Bailey Allen Hall » 25th September 2010
Bring Malaysians together and strengthen our bonds while seeking forgiveness for our past mistakes, and preparing to face a new academic year
together. The Raya celebration is organised specially for Malaysians in Galway so that we can feel like we are celebrating AidilFitri just like at
home. A Malaysian Feast will be served and a nasyid performance by Azri Bohari.
Induction Week » Galway » 9th September – 19th September 2010 (11 individual events)
Introduce the juniors to the university, the town and the Malaysian community here in Galway. To help them prepare the basic necessities
needed to settle down and trying our best in making them feel at home.
Final Year Students Party » The Cube, Aras Na Mac Leinn » 26th March 2011
To wish the Final Meds best of luck for their final exams, and the last gathering before exams and summer holidays.
Annual General Meeting » Small Lecture Theatre, CSI » 18th March 2011
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To elect new committee members for the 2011/2012 session
Galway Excursion » Sleepzone, Connemara » 9th October – 10th October 2010 (2 individual events)
Theme: 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Young Doctors?
-A talk by Dr. Raja Effendi
-Barbeque
-Visit to Kylemore Abbey and Connemara National Park
Girls Day Out: Eat. Play. Love. » The Hub, Aras na Mac Leinn » 30th January 2011
Games and a dessert making competition, girls only!
Colours of Malaysia » Bailey Allen Hall » 10th February 2011
The Malaysian Society presents an insight into Malaysia, its people and vast and colourful culture and its gastronomic adventures. A unique
mosaic of cultural diversity not to be missed! All welcome.
Committee 2010/2011
Culture Promotion Officer: Aisyah Abd Razak
Welfare Officer: Nur Fazdlin Abdul Rahim
Sports & Recreation Officer: Hassan Firhan
Public Relations Officer: Mohamed Hizwan Mohd Aidnil
Academic Officer: Rohani Ahmad
Women's Affairs Officer: Farah Azemee
Quartermaster: Norlisa Khalid
Multimedia Officer: Ahmad Syafiq Ismail
Secretary: Noor Diana Mohd Azli Lee
Auditor: Muhammad Aminuddin Ashari
Vice-Auditor: Natrah Abd Manan
Treasurer: Nurul Fariheen Othman
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Azri Bohari
Vice-Auditor: Jihan 'alya Mohd Nordin
Secretary: Farah Nadia Fadzil
Committee member: Noor Diana Mohd Azli Lee
Treasurer: Ilani Azmi
Committee member: Mohamed Hizwan Mohd Aidnil
Committee member: Nik Nur Sarahana Hanafi
Committee member: Mohamad Khairul Amilin Ismail
Event Coordinator: Norlisa Khalid
Event Coordinator: Khalidah Mohd Zain
Personal Relations Officer: Nor Aslam Haji Mohd Noor
Income
Expenditure
€535.85
Bank charge
€0.84
€1,075.00
Dinner
€522.35
Sponsorship
€300.00
Entry fees
€80.00
USC Grant
€2,600.00
Printing
€22.00
Total
€4,510.85
Prizes
€44.11
Returned Socs Money
€1,466.39
Society accomm
€623.79
Society transport
€1,373.15
Speaker travel
€100.00
Expenditure Total
€4,232.63
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€278.22
Total
€4,510.85
Other Information
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ALIVE Hours
Nur Fazdlin Abdul Rahim
Aisyah Abd Razak
Sarah Murniati Che Mat Nor
Natrah Abd Manan
Noor Diana Mohd Azli Lee
Welfare bureau
Cultural Promotion Officer
Member
Vice Auditor
Secretary
25 hours
20 hours
5 hours
50 hours
60 hours
Marine Soc
This year our society held film nights,a quiz nite and a trip abroad. We met every week at the beginning of the year and then
changed to meet twice a month.
Marine Soc Events
AGM » College Bar » 31st March 2011
AGM-to elect a new committee
Marine soc quiz » college bar » 16th November 2010
Marine soc is holding a quiz in aid of the seal sanctuary in Dingle. There will be lots of cool prizes. FREE food and if you bring you SU card
there could be some offers too. Come on down its for a good cause.
Table Quiz » College Bar » 11th November 2010
Come to our General knowledge Table Quiz in aid of the Seal Sanctuary, €4.5 per person and 4 per table. All welcome.
Video Night - Finding Nemo » Annex Theatre » 21st October 2010
Finding Nemo. Because original plots are hard.
EGM » The Hub, Aras na MacLeinn » 6th October 2010
EGM - Like an AGM but with emergencies.
Italy Trip » Italy » 11th March – 14th March 2011 (4 individual events)
Trip Abroad
EGM + Film Night: Life Aquatic » The View » 20th September 2010
The first meeting of the year to discuss the societies agenda and elect few more committee members. To be followed afterwards by light
snacks/refreshments and our first marine themed movie showing, which this time is an eccentric comedy directed by Wes Anderson - 'Life
Aquatic' will shine a new light upon the depths of the ocean and bring out a new perspective on the day-to-day life of marine explorers.
Committee 2010/2011
Muppet: Shane Murphy
Vice-Auditor: Jeremy Sterling
PRO: Millie Kennedy
Treasurer: Niamh Scully
Secretary: Edel Sheerin
3rd Year Representative: Aoibheann Gillespie-Mules
Auditor: Laura Adams
Official Committee Member: Emily Panter
2nd Year Representative: Sarah Lawless
4th Year Representative: Catherine O'Sullivan
1st Year Representative: Aisling Hearty
Travel officer : Tara Ward
Travel Officer: Martin Oliver
OCM: Evelina Sereikaite
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Niamh Scully
Vice-Auditor: Jeremy Sterling
Income
Expenditure
€103.71
Bank charge
€45.30
Bank Charge
€22.73
Entry fees
€20.00
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Income
Expenditure
Socs box Till
€980.00
€80.78
USC Grant
€2,510.00
Reception
€200.00
Total
€3,616.44
Society accomm
€1,039.40
Society transport
€1,026.78
Socs day expenses
€20.00
Expenditure Total
€2,432.26
€147.71
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€1,184.18
Total
€3,616.44
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Jeremy Sterling
Vice Auditor
52 hours
Maths Soc
This year the maths society organised 30 seminars, a film screening and a Christmas party. We expanded both our programme of
events from last year. For the first time, the society invited speakers from mainland Europe. We invited two speakers from each of
Germany (Toborg, Maas) and Croatia (Nakic, Svob).We expanded our audience significantly this year, with the seminar series
proving an excellent meeting point for postgrads, undergrads and staff.
Maths Soc Events
Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 13th May 2011
Mr Lukas Maas speaks about "Representations of Spin groups" Refreshments and general mathematical discussion follow.
Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 29th April 2011
Dr Louise Nolan speaks about "The cosmic censorship hypothesis" Refreshments and general mathematical discussion follow.
Ms Imke Toborg speaks about "Lattices of subgroups of finite groups" Refreshments and general mathematical discussion follow.
Ms Anamari Nakic and Ms Andrea Svob speak about "Design theory" Refreshments and general mathematical discussion follow.
Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 25th March 2011
Dr Johnny Burns speaks about "Cows and symmetric spaces". Refreshments and general mathematical discussion follow.
Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 11th March 2011
Dr Patrick Browne speaks about "Drake's equation and other amusements". Refreshments and general mathematical discussion follow.
Mathsoc film Screening » C219 » 4th March 2011
Mathsoc hosts a screening of the infamous Mad Maths videos, featuring members of the department from the 1980s!
Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 28th February 2011
Dr Emil Skoldberg speaks about "Modal Logic". Refreshments and general mathematical discussion follow.
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Mr Alberto Alvarez Iglesias speaks about "Survival Analysis and the economic crisis". Refreshments and general mathematical discussion
follow.
Mr Thomas Gilroy speaks about "An historical overview of vertex operator algebras" Refreshments and general mathematical discussion follow.
Dr David Quinn speaks about "Sperner and Tucker: Combinatorial Lemmata in topology."Refreshments and general mathematical discussion
follow.
Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 28th January 2011
Mr Padraig O Cathain speaks about "A new family of regular subgroups." Refreshments and general mathematical discussion follow.
Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 14th January 2011
Mr Jorge Bruno speaks about "Brion's formula and miraculous cancellation". Refreshments and general mathematical discussion follow.
Mathsoc AGM and Christmas Dinner » C219 » 3rd December 2010
AGM and Christmas dinner held in the Thai Garden".
Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 21st January 2011
Mr Barry Hurley speaks about "Mathematics and Music". Refreshments and general mathematical discussion follow.
Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 26th November 2010
In this weeks seminar, Dr Paul Wilson will speak about "Tournaments that admit a unique Hamiltonian circuit" Refreshments and general
mathematical discussion to follow, all welcome
Mr (soon to be Dr) Liam Naughton speaks about Groups, Symmetry, Marks and other topics of interest. This promises to be a fascinating
reptrospective from a mathematician at the height of hs powers. Not to be missed.
Refreshments and discussion afterwards. Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 12th November 2010
Cara Dooley will speak about her important research in the area of Bayesian Statistics. Not to be missed. General mathematical discussion and
refreshments afterwards.
Dr Petri Piiroinen speaks about teaching a robot to walk. Refreshments afterwrds.
Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 29th October 2010
Padraig O Cathain speaks about Ramsey Theory. The talk will be accessible to all with a basic understanding of graph theory.
Refreshments afterwards.
Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 22nd October 2010
Dr Patrick Browne speaks about applications of Lie algebras to the real world. Props will include a glass of water and a belt.
Not to be missed. Refreshments afterwards.
Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 15th October 2010
In this weeks seminar, Dr James Cruickshank will speak about
"Aspects of Geometry" Refreshments and general mathematical discussion to follow, all welcome.
Mathsoc Seminars » C219 » 8th October 2010
In this week's seminar Neil Humphries speaks about
"Discontinuity Geometry"
Refreshments and general mathematical discussion to follow, all welcome.
Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 1st October 2010
In this week's seminar, Dr Claas roever will speak about "Simple groups of functions"
Refreshments and general mathematical discussion to follow, all welcome.
Mathsoc Seminar » C219 » 17th September 2010
In our first meeting, Tobias Rossmann speaks about "State based dynamics, a universal algebra perspective" Refreshments and general
mathematical discussion afterwards, all welcome.
Committee 2010/2011
Treasurer: Kevin Doherty
Auditor: Padraig O'Cathain
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Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Kevin Doherty
Treasurer: James McTigue
Secretary: Jorge Bruno
Vice-Auditor: Alberto Alvarez Iglesias
Income
Expenditure
€476.71
Bank charge
€30.54
Bank Charge
€15.45
Dinner
€2,349.74
USC Grant
€4,300.00
Entertainment
€1,630.52
Total
€4,792.16
Reception
€154.32
Returned Socs Money
€127.00
Speaker travel
€468.42
Expenditure Total
€4,760.54
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€31.62
Total
€4,792.16
Other Information
Mature Students
Mature Students Society were very active this year. We organised an AGM in September, two parties for the Children of the
members of the society, an end of first semester party, a year end party and a trip to Malta.
An AGM was held on 21/09/2010 where the new Committee members were appointed.
Our Halloween Party was held in the Cube and was attended by over 110 kids. We had games, bouncy castles and arts and crafts,
face painting, spooky music and a supply of sweets. We also provided tea and coffee and finger food for the parents.
The Christmas Party was also a great success. 180 registered for the event. We transformed the Cube into a Christmas wonderland
and the stage area into Santa\'s grotto. Each kid got a bag of goodies. There was a bouncy castle, father christmas, arts and crafts,
table of refreshments for parents. At this event we collected funds for SVP and we raised €71.25. The Children were brought by
their parents to see santa in the grotto. Photos were taken and put up our our facebook page for all the parents.
We also held an end of semester party before the Christmas break in the college bar. This was very well attended and we had
fingerfood for our members.
Malta Trip: There were 16 students who particpated in this trip. We left Galway on Go Bus 1:45am the day we finished writing
exams! We arrived in Malta at 12:35 local time and were collected by coach and taken to the hotel. We stayed at the Alexandra
Hotel in St. Julian\'s, only a few minutes walk from the beach. Although there was a light drizzle when we arrived, the sun soon
came out and continued during our stay. Malta is a beautiful country, with a very welcoming Maltese people that speak English. It
is a relatively small island (about the same size of the Isle of Man). The the food was delicious, nutritious and above all a fraction
of the price in Ireland. Transport around Malta is available by local bus which costs 49c per trip (regardless of how far you travel)
or alternatively by tour bus. There are several companies that provide the tours and cost only €13 per person - it is a hop-on hopoff bus system. The cities are fortified with high walls. Malta is also a colony of Italy, Portugal and France. There are 365
churches in Malta and every church has two clocks on it, both have different times (this is, according to the locals, to confuse the
devil). The Maltese people are predominantly Catholic. The capital of Malta is Valletta. Between viewing their 365 churches and
impressive monuments to their beautiful stained glass giftware, there is a lot to see and do in Malta, not to mention their bays
which can be viewed by tourist boat rides. Our trip to Malta was a great success.
The last event we held was our summer party in the College Bar. We first spent a few hours in the Large Acoustic Room watching
footage of the trip to Malta, after which we enjoyed pizza and refreshments.
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Mature Students Events
AGM Mature students society » Aras na Mac Leinn - Meeting Room 1 » 21st September 2010
AGM to elect new committee members for the Mature students society 2010/2011
Summer Party » Large Acoustic Room - College Bar » 20th May 2011
Come along to the end of term party. We will be showing the footage from Malta. Join us in the College Bar for pizza and refreshments for all!
Mature students Society Trip to Malta!! » Malta » 16th April – 19th April 2011 (4 individual events)
From its North African and Arabic influences to the Sicilian-inspired cuisine, Malta is a microcosm of the Mediterranean. Few European
countries have such concentrated history, architecture and, yes, beaches in so tiny an area.
End of Term Party » College Bar » 17th December 2010
The end of term party for all Mature Students. Come and celebrate end of term
Childrens Christmas Party » The Cube Aras Na Mac Leinn » 11th December 2010
Childrens Christmas Party for children/grandchildren of students currently studying at NUIG, it takes place on Saturday 11th of December from
1pm - 5pm the cube, Aras Na Mac Leinn. Lots of fun activites and treats for the kiddies, Santa will be there with a gift for every child. There
will also be tea/coffee and cake/biscuits for adults. (This is a free event).
Childrens Halloween Party » The View, Aras na Mac Leinn » 30th October 2010
Mature Students Society are hosting a Childrens Halloween Party,The View Aras Na Mac Leinn, October 30th @ 2-4pm, Prizes for best fancy
dressed,Spooky arts and crafts,Scary face painting,Lots of yummy goodies and fun Halloween games. Open to all students
children/grandchildren
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Owen Ward
Vice-Auditor: Jacqueline Nee
Treasurer: Michelle Mitchell
Sport Officer: Martin Joyce
Development Officer: Damien O'Connell
Vice Treasurer: Margaret Wright
Secretary: Catriona Hayes
Committee 2011/2012
Treasurer: Michelle Mitchell
Auditor: Owen Ward
Income
Expenditure
€558.31
Bank charge
€8.12
€215.75
Entertainment
€431.35
Socs box Till
€20.00
Fundraising/charity
€71.25
Sponsorship
€575.00
Gifts
€337.94
USC Grant
€2,740.00
Makeup/Props
€36.25
Total
€4,109.06
Materials
€84.98
€205.19
Prizes
€53.33
Society accomm
€1,131.00
Society transport
€1,280.00
Stationary
€29.79
Expenditure Total
€3,669.20
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€439.86
Total
€4,109.06
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Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Michelle Mitchell
Jacqueline Nee
Owen Ward
Treasurer/ Organisation of Children's Halloween &
49 hours
Christmas Parties
Vice Auditor
15 hours
Auditor
50 hours
Medicine Soc
An integral part of the medical student body, the Medical society in a longstanding society which organises a variety of
educational events, parties, sporting tournaments and of couse the annual Medball.It plays a vital role in establishing links
between the various medical years and indeed their more senior medical colleagues through extra curricular activities and this year
was no different. Highlights of the 2010/11 year include the impressive student summer research conference which was followed
by a wonderfully laid out reception in the clinical science institute in UCHG and was adjudicated by UCHG consultant Tim
Counihan and visiting external professors from England. December saw the staging of a very successful MedBall 2010 which
really surpassed expectations and was one of the most memorable Balls of recent memory which was extremely well attented by
consultants from UCHG and students alike and was kindly sponsored by MPS this year.
The annual ciaran toomey inter-med soccer tournament was staged in january out in Salthill astroturf pitches and was well
attended by all the years and saw a final med team fortunate to grind out a win facilitated by the 4th meds having to field without
some star players.
The spring/summer of 2011 saw the emergence of many excellent fun filled class trips which fostered the bonding of relationships
within the medical faculty through extra curricular activities on the trips which included the final med class`s trip to greece, the
fourth meds trip to achill island and the 3rd med`s surfing trip lahinch in county clare.
It must be noted that medsoc in 2010/11 remained active in providing financial support with a donation of 3000 euro to its closely
related society Voluntary Services Abroad which sends medical students abroad to developing countries to provide direct medical
aid. Other donations provided with the profits made from the Medball include one to the national breast cancer research institute
in Galway, also to Enable Ireland which provides free services to children and adults with disabilities and their families and has a
centre adjacent to UCHG and also a donation to Draoicht Society and charity which is a fantastic charity that helps raise funds and
sends volunteers to support the running of an an orphanage in Nepal which was set up in 2008 by NUIG Medical student Melanie
Hennessy.
Medicine Soc Events
Final med class trip » Aya napa, Greece » 30th May – 6th June 2011 (8 individual events)
Before they set off on their careers as interns in various hospitals around the country, this is the final trip of their time in college which is filled
with water activities and sight seeing among many other extra curricular activities.
Third med class trip » Lahinch Co. Clare » 25th May – 27th May 2011 (3 individual events)
A two night stay with planned surfing activities in the wonderful sea-side resort in lahinch counr=ty clare, this short two night trip will serve as a
much needed topic following a hectic schedule of summer exams
Class trip » Achill Island » 27th May – 29th May 2011 (3 individual events)
The class trip to Achill Island promises to be a great event for all! This is the last chance to spend some quality class bonding time together
before people head off on their overseas electives.
Ciaran toomey annual soccer tournament » Drom pitches, Salthill devon F.C. » 5th February 2011 Fantastic soccer
tournament... battle of the best of the med years! Everybody welcome to play and all support greatly appreciated. Food and prizes will be served!
Medball » Radisson blue hotel Galway » 19th December – 20th December 2010 (2 individual events)
The event of the year!
Summer Research project conference » clinical science institute, UCHG. » 10th November 2010
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Committee 2010/2011
Vice-Auditor: Maria Costello
Treasurer: Liam O'Reilly
Secretary: Aoife Newman
Auditor: Katharine Harkin
PRO: Charmaine Wang
Ordinary Committee Member: Sharon Holland
Ordinary Committee Member: Caitriona Fahy
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Mairtin O'Maolain
Income
Expenditure
€3,482.40
Ball
€28,233.60
Balls
€34,635.00
Bank charge
€195.58
Bank Charge
€183.08
Entertainment
€200.00
USC Grant
€3,221.41
Hall hire
€180.00
Total
€41,521.89
Materials
€500.00
Printing
€600.00
€51.00
Reception
€273.00
Returned Socs Money
€202.00
Society accomm
€1,520.00
Society transport
€680.00
Expenditure Total
€32,635.18
€1,354.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€8,886.71
Total
€41,521.89
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Maria Costello
Katharine Harkin
Vice-Auditor
Auditor
45 hours
80 hours
Microsoc
Microsoc is a society in the Microbiology department, N.U.I. Galway, set up and run by the post-graduate students. The aims of
Microsoc shall be the promotion of microbiology and the development of a sense of community in the department through the
organisation of social events. The society is involved in arranging monthly talks given by both visiting speakers and researchers
within the university and various courses of relevance for students within the department. In addition, the society also organises
social events throughout the year including table quizzes, coffee mornings, the post-graduate ball, seasonal events such as the
summer BBQ and the Christmas party.
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Microsoc Events
Microbiology Seminar » Dunican Theatre » 1st April 2011
Microbiology Seminar will be given by Dr. David Nedwell. The title of the seminar is:'Methodologies used to study microbial populations in the
Antarctic''.
Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided in the Common room before the seminar.
Microbiology Seminar » Dunican Theatre » 15th April 2011
Microbiology Seminar entitled: 'Using high throughput methods to study the E. coli acid stress response' by Dr Peter Lund,
School of Biosciences, University of Birmingham, UK.
Tea/coffee and biscuits will be provided in the Common room before the seminar.
Postgrad Ball » Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill » 14th April – 15th April 2011 (2 individual events)
NUI Galway Postgrad Ball, hosted by Microsoc will take place in the Galway Bay Hotel. Music by Boxtie, followed by DJ. Not to be missed!
Any remaining tickets will be available from the Socs Box.
Postgrad Ball Ticket Sales » Smokies » 24th March 2011
Limited number of extra tickets will be available from Smokies. Please arrive early to avoid disappointment. Tickets ?45. Ball will be held in the
Galway Bay Hotel on the 14th April. Music on the night by Boxtie. Promises to be a great evenings entertainment.
Postgrad Ball Ticket Sales » aras na mac leinn (the foyer) » 22nd February 2011
Tickets on sale for NUI Galway Postgraduate Ball. Event expected to sell out quickly so get to Aras na Mac Leinn early to avoid disappointment.
Pure Skill » Pure Skill, Knocknacarra. » 9th February 2011
Microsoc host an evening at Pure Skill Galway. Promises to be a fun, competitive event. All members welcome.
Microsoc Seminar Series » Dunican Lecture Theatre » 20th January 2011
Dr Roy D Sleator from Cork Institute of Technology will giving a presentation based on his research in the field of gastrointestinal microbiology
with emphasis on biotechnological innovations. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be available in the Microbiology common room from 12.45.
Microsoc Xmas Party » Busker Brownes Pub » 15th December – 16th December 2010 (2 individual events)
Microsocs annual fancy dress Xmas party is back! Prizes for best costumes, finger food and lots more!
The Christmas Party was held in Busker Brownes pub. The theme for this year?s party was ?Children's TV characters?. Like previous Christmas
parties, everyone made a huge effort with their costumes and the party was a roaring success. Prizes were awarded to those with the most
imaginative and creative costumes.
Microsoc Seminar Series » Dunican Lecture Theatre » 10th December 2010
Microsoc Seminar Series continues with a presentation from Dr Florence Abram, NUI Galway. Florence will be giving a presentation outlining
her research interests and work to date. Tea, coffee and biscuits available in the Microbiology common room from 12.45. All are welcome to
attend.
Coffee and Mince Pies Charity Fundraiser » microbiology common room » 8th December 2010
Tea, coffee, cakes and mince pies. All in aid of a good cause!
All proceeds raised from this event were donated to Multiple Sclerosis Ireland.
Microsoc Seminar Series » Dunican Lecture Theatre » 26th November 2010
Dr Cindy Smith of NUI Galway will be giving a presentation on her work. The title of her talk is: "Structure and function of microbial
communities in aquatic environments...mud, mucus and more."
Tea/coffee and biscuits provided in the Common room before the seminar.
College Bar Evening » College Bar » 18th November 2010
Drinks in college bar to welcome all new society members!
Microsoc held a night-out in the College Bar, NUIG in semester 1 to allow all of its members to meet up; finger food was kindly supplied by the
College Bar and a great night was enjoyed by all.
Microsoc Meeting » Dunican Theatre » 27th October 2010
Microsoc will have a meeting on Wednesday (October 27th) at 5 o'clock in the Micro Common room to discuss organising events for the year
ahead.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Committee 2010/2011
Vice Public Relations Officer: Helena Kelly
Secretary: Claire Cunningham
Vice-Treasurer: Conor Feehily
Public Relations Officer: Malgorzata Wronska
Auditor: Marcus Twomey
Treasurer: Nicholas O'Boyle
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Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Marcus Twomey
Treasurer: Nicholas O'Boyle
Public Relations Officer: Malgorzata Wronska
Vice Public Relations Officer: Helena Kelly
Secretary: Claire Cunningham
Vice Treasurer: Conor Feehily
Income
Expenditure
€7,092.85
Ball
€9,957.55
Balls
€9,835.70
Bank charge
€116.83
Bank Charge
€60.15
Dinner
€173.85
Fundraising
€1,017.01
Entertainment
€3,629.39
€400.00
Entry fees
€250.00
Socs box Till
€1,980.00
Equipment misc
€673.77
USC Grant
€1,000.00
Fundraising/charity
€500.00
Total
€21,385.71
Gifts
€175.00
€170.00
Reception
€176.05
Returned Socs Money
€137.50
Speaker accomm
€135.00
Speaker travel
€455.00
Expenditure Total
€16,549.94
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€4,835.77
Total
€21,385.71
Other Information
Musical Society (GUMS)
2010/2011 was yet another successful year for GUMS. Under the enthusiastic leadership of John Joyce, our strong and determined
committee worked so well together. The new committee was voted for at the AGM in April 2010 and the first task was to choose
what musical we would be putting on stage in February 2011. After much debate, we decided on The Wedding Singer and work
got under way to get the rights and score to the show.
The first committee meeting of the academic year 2010-2011 was held on the 09/09/10 and it was decided to hold our EGM on the
15th of the month. Here 4 positions were filled. Eva-Marie Costello took over the position of musical director, Diarmuid Scahill
became PR assistant, SiobhÃ¡n McCormack got one of 2 school\'s liason officer positions and Julie Sheridan was voted costume
assistant. It was decided that auditions for The Wedding Singer be held on Tueday the 21st with callbacks on the 23rd of
September, during societies and clubs week. Audition day was a huge success thanks to our excellent PR team, with more than
200 people tunring out to showcase their singing, dancing and acting talents. As well as this we also signed people up for
backstage crew, orchestra and set.
After such a huge turn out, the production team were left with the extremely difficult task of choosing those for callbacks.
Competition was fierce but nevertheless the lead roles were finallised. Meet and greet took place in the cube on the 27th where we
announced the lead roles to a huge cast and headed to the college bar to begin introducitons.
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Rehersals took place twice a week, one dancing and one singing, with an extra acting rehersal for the leads. After a few weeks of
rehersals, our events co-ordinator, Tizzy, organised a bowling night at Galway Leisure World for some bonding and some serious
competition. Tizzy definitely did a great job throughout the year organising many great nights out, DVD nights and even
colaborating with choral soc for a night of sing-song and musical fun.
Of course our major event in 1st semester was NUIG\'s Got Talent, which is getting bigger and better each year. Heats were held
in the college bar between the 19th of October to the 1st of November with the final being held in the Bailey Allen Hall where
over 300 hundred people attended. Dinner and drinks were served and a truely spectacular night was had by all, with our most
successful final to date. A very popular performer walked away with the €1000 on the night, an Irish Dancer by the name of
Cathal Kearney.
On the 24th of November 18 members took a trip to the capital to see Hairspray, the musical, an unbelievable experience.
Rehersals finished before Christmas exams, with a well deserved break had by all .
Second semester continued with extra long rehersals during the week. Weekend rehersals were also introduced in the weeks
before the show. A performance at the Musicailt press launch in the 19th of January in the Bank of Ireland theatre, gave a sneak
preview of the amazing show that was to come. The highlight of GUMS calendar, The Wedding Singer, took place in the
Blackbox theatre from the 8th to the 12th of February. It was a huge success, a true reflection of all the hard work and dedication
put in by our wonderful cast, hard working production team and committee not to mention everyone who helped out with set, hair
and make-up. With great audiences every night, a fun and enjoyable night was had by ourselves backstage and of course most
importantly, the brilliant audience whos turned out in huge numbers every night. A very positive review from AIMS really was
the cherry on the cake.
The Annual Musical Ball took place in the Galway Bay hotel on the 23rd of March, with Joe and the Legends and DJ John
Browne providing the entertainment. This was an oppertunity for all involved in GUMS throughout the year to let their hair down
and party like it was 1986!!
The Society Awards were held on the 30th of March in the Bailey Allen Hall, where we recieved 2 awards, 'Best Small
Publication' for our Wedding Singer programme and 'Most Alive Society' for being the society who voluteering the most hours
throughout the year. Our very own Orna NÃ Bhrion and Diarmuid Scahill performed on the night, showcasing their bursary award
winning performance. A great night we had by everyone involved.
20 GUMS members made the annual trip to London\'s West End this year, taking in 4 musicals, The Lion King, Billy Elliot,
Legally Blonde and Wicked. This is definitely the highlight of the year for those who make the trip and is such a great oppertunity,
special thanks to Tizzy (Emma Tuite) for organising this.
We are delighted to share that GUMS have been nominated for an AIMS award this year for Best Choreography and we are very
much looking forwards to attending the awards, and are so proud of all our dancers and our Choreographer Michael Flanagan.
Last but not least on our agenda for this year is the School\'s awards which were held in in May. This event is run by the 2
School\'s Liason Officers on the committee SiobhÃ¡n McCormack and Aisling Gaffney, which involves members of the
committee attending musicals in schools in the Galway area and holding an awards ceremony for them at the end of the year.
Members of the society will also be providing workshops for the students in singing, dancing and acting later in the semester. The
feedback form the schools and the teachers was excelent and very much enjoyed by the almost 300 attendees.
John Joyce was a true leader throughout the year and made it easy for us to work as a team. Great friendships were formed and
everyone should be extremely proud of the year that GUMS had. Congradulations to everyone involved and good luck to the
incoming committee of 2011-2012, we hope that you all have as enjoyable and successful a year as we did.
Musical Society (GUMS) Events
Meet and Greet » The Cube » 27th September 2010
We will introduce the Committee and announce the cast of The Wedding Singer. Ice-breakers and other such fun will be had and afterwards we
will retire to the College Bar to continue the bonding process!
The Wedding Singer DVD Night » The View, Aras Na Mac Leinn » 23rd September 2010
First Meeting of all the cast of The Wedding Singer with a viewing of the original Adam Sandler Film.
Auditions for The Wedding Singer » Aras na Mac Leinn » 21st September 2010
Calling all singers, dancers and actors to come along and auditions for this year's hilarious 80's musical, The Wedding Singer.
The musical is a brilliant way to meet new people and have a great time too so warm up those vocal cords and put on your dancing shoes, The
Wedding Singer will be an experience you don't want to miss!
Trip to London's West End » THE WEST END!!!!! » 5th April – 7th April 2011 (3 individual events)
AGM » large acoustic room » 13th April 2011
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GUMS table quiz » Busker Brownes » 29th March 2011
Table quiz!!!!!! Finger food, spot prizes and fun to be had, ?5 pp and ?20 per team of 4
The Wedding Singer Rehersals » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 1st February 2011
Dialogue Rehearsal » Large Acoustic Room » 15th October 2010
Acting Rehearsal for The Wedding Singer
Bowling » Galway Leisure World, Galway Shopping Centre » 13th October 2010
Night out Bowling!! STRIKE!
Singing Rehearsal » The Space » 13th October 2010
Singing Rehearsal for The Wedding Singer
Dance Rehearsal » The Cube » 11th October 2010
Dance Rehearsal for The Wedding Singer
The Wedding Singer Rehersals » the cube aras na mac leinn » 2nd February 2011
The Wedding Singer Rehersals » the cube » 31st January 2011
Wedding singer rehersals » The space aras na mac leinn » 27th January 2011
Orchestra rehersal for the wedding singer » the HUB, Aras na Mac Leinn » 26th January 2011
Wedding singer rehersals » the cube aras na mac leinn » 26th January 2011
Wedding singer rehersals » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 25th January 2011
Dance Rehersals » the cube aras na mac leinn » 24th January 2011
Wedding Singer Rehearsals » the cube aras na mac leinn » 23rd January 2011
Wedding Singer Rehersals » the cube aras na mac leinn » 22nd January 2011
Orchestra Rehersals for the Wedding Singer » the space » 21st January 2011
Wedding singer Rehearsals » tbc » 20th January 2011
Wedding Singer Rehearsals » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 18th January 2011
Wedding singer Rehearsals » the cube aras na mac leinn » 17th January 2011
Wedding singer rehearsals » the cube aras na mac leinn » 16th January 2011
Wedding singer rehersals » the cube aras na mac leinn » 13th January 2011
The Wedding Singer Rehearsals » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 11th January 2011
DANCE REHERSALS » the cube aras na mac leinn » 10th January 2011
The Wedding Singer Rehersals » the cube aras na mac leinn » 10th January 2011
Dance Rehersals » The Cube aras na mac leinn » 22nd November 2010
Dance Rehearsal » the cube aras na mac leinn » 15th November 2010
Dance rehearsal for The Wedding Singer
Acting Rehearsal » Aras Ui Cathail Lecture Theatre » 11th November 2010
Singing Rehearsal » TBC » 10th November 2010
Dance Rehearsal » Bailey Allen Hall » 8th November 2010
Singing Rehearsal » Aras Ui Cathail Lecture Theatre » 3rd November 2010
Dance Rehearsal » The Stage » 28th October 2010
Singing Rehearsal » The Cube » 27th October 2010
Dance Rehearsal » The Cube, Aras na MacLeinn » 25th October 2010
Dance Rehearsals
Dialogue Rehearsal » Aras Ui Cathail Lecture Theatre » 21st October 2010
Acting Rehearsal for The Wedding Singer
Dance Rehearsal » Siobhan McKenna Theatre, Arts Millenium » 20th October 2010
Musical Ball » No suggestions found » 23rd March 2011
Lets celebrate a GREAT year in style. Get on your ball gowns and your dancing shoes because tonight we're gonna party like its 1986!
The Wedding Singer Musical » Black Box Theatre, Dyke Road » 8th February – 12th February 2011 (5 individual events)
It's 1985 and Robbie Hart lives in his grandmother's basement in New Jersey and sings in a popular wedding band. When his fiancee leaves him
standing at the altar his world is turned upside down and his outlook changes from "Love is what I do" to "Somebody kill me". This hilarious
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musical adaptation of the Adam Sandler movie is a colourful and energetic marriage of comedy and rock music. (Includes adult themes and
content. )
Press Launch » The BOI theatre » 19th January 2011
Cast night out :) » Kelly's » 19th January 2011
Hairspray Trip » Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin » 24th November 2010
Group outing to see the West End version of Hairspray in the Grand Canal Theatre, Dublin starring Michael Ball!
DVD Night with Choral Soc » IT250 » 18th November 2010
Watching Moulin Rouge with Choral Soc! We encourage you all to sing along!
NUIG's Got Talent Grand Final » Bailey Allen Hall » 16th November 2010
Grand Final of the Talent Competition that has taken the NUIG campus by storm this semester! 17 acts, only one can win €1000! Tickets
available at the Soc Box. €10 includes dinner and a voting card! Full bar and entertainment guaranteed!
The Wiz DVD Night » Meeting Room 1 » 27th October 2010
Premiere of The Wiz DVD!
NUIG's Got Talent; Heat » College Bar » 19th October – 2nd November 2010 (3 individual events)
Would you like to win €1000?!! Have you a talent that could make you a star? Do you watch X Factor and Britain's Got Talent and think "I
could do that"? Well this is your chance to show the world (NUIG!) what you're made of! Whether you're a singer, dancer, musician, actor,
comedian, juggler, gymnast or horse whisperer, NUIG's Got Talent wants you! Sign up at the Socs Box and enter the entertainment craze that
will have everyone talking and could win you a grand!
School's Awards » Fottrell Theatre AM Building » 26th May 2011
GUMS members attended and judged various shows during the year that were presented by schools in the Galway area. Tonight we will be
presenting them with awards for their great efforts. It rewards the enthusiasm, passion, hard-work and talent of the teachers and students who put
so much work into their shows during the year. It is a way of showing our support and encouragement for the rising young stars in Galways
schools and perhaps future NUIG students.
Dialogue Rehearsal » Small Acoustic Room, Aras na Mac Leinn » 7th October 2010
Acting Rehearsals for the Leads of The Wedding Singer!
Singing Rehearsal » The Space » 6th October 2010
Singing Rehearsal for the Cast and Chorus of The Wedding Singer!
Dance Rehearsals » The Cube » 4th October 2010
Dancing Rehearsal for the Cast and Chorus of The Wedding Singer!
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: John Joyce
Vice-Auditor: Sinead Monaghan
Treasurer: Laura Donnelly
Staff Treasurer: Tony Hall
Secretary: Sharon Sexton
Promotion and Publicity Officer: Ciaran McDonagh
Musical Director: Eva-marie Costello
Schools Liason Officer/OCM: Aisling Gaffney
PR Assistant: Diarmuid Scahill
Head of Costumes: Triona Ni Dhuibhir
Head of Set: Eoin Ryan
Director: Rory Kitt
Choreographer: Michael Flanagan
Assistant Choreographer: Gillian Keady
Entertainments Officer: Emma Tuite
Ordinary Committee Member/OCM: Donal Duffy
Schools Liason Officer/OCM: Siobhan McCormack
Costume Assistant: Julie Sheridan
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Laura Donnelly
Vice-Auditor: Aisling Gaffney
Treasurer: Aisling McGee
Secretary: Eva-marie Costello
Promotion and Publicity Officer: Oisin Tierney
PR Assistant: Hazel Doyle
Assistant Choreographer: Gillian Keady
Choreographer: Diarmuid Scahill
Musical Director: Megan Lohan
Head of Set: Donal Duffy
Set Assistant: Oisin Minogue
Entertainment Officer/ OCM: Sophie Connolly
School Liaison Officer/ OCM: Elizabeth Moon
School Liaison Officer/ OCM: Caoimhin O'Higgins
Ordinary Committee Member: Paul Herron
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Income
Expenditure
€6,672.52
Ball
€1,593.00
Bank Charge
€80.07
Bank charge
€155.47
Fundraising
€90.00
Costumes
€1,355.25
€985.73
Dinner
€2,210.10
Muscailt
€500.00
Entertainment
€2,500.00
Socs box Till
€14,480.00
Entry fees
€630.00
Sponsorship
€1,024.00
Equipment misc
€110.00
Ticket Sales
€1,055.00
Fundraising/charity
€1,593.00
USC Grant
€10,233.18
Hire Bus
€400.00
Total
€35,120.50
Hoodies
€1,121.00
Lights
€3,118.00
Makeup/Props
€90.00
Materials
€527.50
€218.00
Performing rights
€2,421.31
Postage
€123.00
Printing
€750.00
Prizes
€2,045.00
Promotions
€263.40
€180.00
Returned Socs Money
€80.00
Set
€2,500.00
Society accomm
€1,906.40
Society transport
€890.00
€8.00
Sound
€5,417.00
Expenditure Total
€32,205.43
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€2,915.07
Total
€35,120.50
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Emma Tuite
Kate Barrett
Orla McHugh
Jennifer Brennan
Gillian Keady
Mohammed Hamza
Entertainment Officer/Chorus
Chorus Member/ Volunteer
Volunteer
Chorus
Assistant choreographer
Cast Member
470 hours
250 hours
290 hours
300 hours
500 hours
300 hours
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Hazel Doyle
Triona Ni Dhuibhir
John Joyce
Donal Duffy
Caoimhin O'Higgins
Aisling Gaffney
Rion Breslin
Ciaran McDonagh
Rory Bowens
Diarmuid Scahill
Emmet Leyden
Elizabeth Moon
Aisling McGee
Padraig Synnott
Paul Herron
Eoin Ryan
Fergal O'Hanlon
Sophie Connolly
Karen Hughes
Eva Costello
Oisin Tierney
Jessica Mullins
Michael Flanagan
Aisling Schmidt
Sinead Casey
Laura Donnelly
Siobhan McCormack
Ruth Darcy
Sinead Monaghan
Jacinta Hennigan
Darragh O'Connor
volunteer
Head of Costumes
Auditor
OCM
cast member
OCM/ School Liaison Officer/ Cast Member
Cast Member
Public Relations Officer/performer
Lead Guitarist in Orchestra
PR assistant
Volunteer
Cast Member
Volunteer
Orchestra Member
Cast Member
Head of Set and Stage
Volunteer
Cast Member
Band Member
Musical Director
Cast member
Cast Member
Choreographer/Cast Member
volunteer
Cast Member
treasurer/cast
Committee Member/Schools Liaison
Officer/Cast Member
Volunteer and lead role in musical
Vice-auditor
Volunteer
Cast Member
280 hours
295 hours
600 hours
450 hours
220 hours
411 hours
290 hours
475 hours
50 hours
480 hours
40 hours
450 hours
240 hours
50 hours
300 hours
400 hours
213 hours
350 hours
50 hours
400 hours
350 hours
300 hours
500 hours
300 hours
280 hours
407 hours
420 hours
320 hours
350 hours
270 hours
265 hours
MusicSoc
This year the Music Society went under huge change. Their was a a change of constitution making with the society changing
names to Ents and Music Soc along with the creation of new committee positions. It was a very active year with at least one event
per week in semester 1 and at least two a week in semester two. The society held weekly/bi-weekly jamming sessions on Mondays
and Thursdays, revived Witless with attendance increased and held Take Me Out twice in the college bar with an attendance of
about 1000 at the first and 500 at the second. We also were involved in organising numerous other events such as NUIG Suit Up
Day and the National Mystery Tour to Sligo. Our memebership increased also, helping us to become the third largest society on
campus. We have had a great responce to our use of online media. We also formed links with the Roisin Dubh to set up affordable
ticket prices for our members.
MusicSoc Events
Singer Song Writer Workshop » small Accoustic Room, Aras Na MacLeinn » 25th November 2010
come along and be creative with musicians and writers.
Song Writers workshops » small Accoustic Room, Aras Na MacLeinn » 11th November 2010
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Music and Ents Jamming Session » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 7th October – 25th November 2010 (8 individual
events)
Music and Ents Jamming Session » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 30th September 2010
EGM » The View, Aras na Mac Leinn » 27th September 2010
Come along and elected to the Music and Ents soc committee
WITLESS Heat 3- The Acoustic Sessions » college bar » 15th February 2011
The third heat takes place on Tuesday, Feb 15th. Kick off at 8:00pm.
BANDS:
Kynewolf
Octopus Tattoo
Aidan Breen & Aaron Hastings
Rory Bowens
Con Artists
Padraig Jack
http://www.nuigcollegebar.com/modules/news/article.php?storyid=83
Take Me Out » college bar » 14th February 2011
You have see it on TV now see it in the College Bar where boh the boys and girls get to choose with a chance for romance and great prizes. Join
the fun.
Jamming Sessions » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 25th November – 3rd December 2010 (2 individual events)
Meet up with like-mided musicians to jam and have a laugh! All welcome!xxx
Jamming » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 21st October 2010
Music Soc EGM/Amalgamation with Ents Soc » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 16th September 2010
Music Soc's general meeting to discuss plans and ideas and the merger with Ents Soc.
Music and Ents Jamming Session » Large and Small Acoustic Rooms » 2nd December – 16th December 2010 (15 individual
events)
Come and jam! All acoustic, electric and vocals welcome
Weekly Jamming Sessions » Large Acoustic and Small Acoustic Rooms » 10th January – 25th April 2011 (16 individual events)
Weekly Jamming Sessions » Large Acoustic and Small Acoustic Rooms » 13th January – 14th April 2011 (14 individual events)
Come and Jam with us. Monday and Thursday! We also like to eat pizza!
WITLESS HEAT 1 » College Bar » 1st February – 1st June 2011 (121 individual events)
WITLESS starts at 8:30pm in the College Bar | NUI Galway so come along and support bands that are students from the college. The line up is
Strawberry Blonde
Skyboy
Humdrum Flounder
The Slopes
Zero Moda
WITLESS HEAT 2 » College Bar » 8th February 2011
come see the next lot of great bands! Yeah!
Nuig EntsandMusic
The second heat takes place on tomorrow Tuesday, Feb 8th. Kick off at 8:30pm.
BANDS:
Steppie Clarke
The Cubists
Neon Tactics
Leathermen & The Tax Collectors
The Colour of Bob
Voting by text.Winner goes through to final on the Tuesday of College Week.
WITLESS Final » College Bar » 1st March 2011
Come and see your favourite finalists!
Music and Ents AGM » Large Acoustic room » 30th March 2011
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Committee 2010/2011
Vice-Auditor: Grainne Meagher
Auditor: Paul Curley
Treasurer: Neil Grogan
Jammin Officer: Eoghan Page
Secretary: James Finan
Technologist: Fergus Molloy
Photographer: Leah Mollica
Speakers Conveyor: Patrick Conboy
Strategic Advisor: Declan Taggart
Public Relations Officer: Nikki O'Byrne
Public Relations Team: Patrick Faherty
OCM: Peter O'Toole
Internal Sec: Laura Higgins
Societies Liason: Conor Nugent
Postgrad Officer: Patrick Melia
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Aoife Ni Shuilleabhain
Treasurer: Caroline Jennings
Vice-Auditor: Peter O'Toole
Venue Organiser: Paul Curley
Income
Expenditure
€1,308.65
Bank charge
€86.85
Bank Charge
€31.17
Entertainment
€5,503.00
Socs box Till
€5,763.00
Equipment misc
€353.00
Ticket Sales
€17.00
Prizes
€1,950.00
USC Grant
€2,500.00
€16.00
Total
€9,619.82
Reception
€188.00
Returned Socs Money
€20.00
€40.00
Sound
€350.00
Expenditure Total
€8,506.85
€1,310.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€1,112.97
Total
€9,619.82
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Peter O'Toole
Neil Grogan
Paul Curley
Eoin Butler
OCM
Treasurer
Auditor
OCM, IT, Webmaster
147 hours
40 hours
800 hours
310 hours
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Muslim Youth Soc
The Muslim Youth Society has been represented in previous years but has not been very active for some time. We started the year
with a new committee who, although inexperienced, organised some great events.
Our aim is to highlight Islam around campus, to create awareness and to educate the student population that Muslims are not what
they are portrayed to be in the media.
This year, the Muslim Youth Soc has made itself more aware around campus. We have held numerous events, such as talks,
debates, cake sales, and charity fundraisers and have had great feedback from not only society members, but the general student
public.
We orgaised themed weeks such as, Charity Week, Islamic Awareness Week and Justice Awareness Week and had an
International Speakers Tour.
Prayer in Islam is very important; it is one of the five pillars of Islam. The one who does not pray is not considered to be a
Muslims. That‟s why it is very important for a Muslim to find a place to pray.
Muslims pray 5 times a day, one at sunrise, one when the sun is at 90 degree angle, one at mid day, one at sunset and one at
midnight.
Students spend most of their time in campus during college days for 8-9 months. This means that Muslim students who have to
pray will miss their prayer or lectures if they had to go outside the campus for prayer.
The prayer room in the campus is used by 20-30 students each day during college days this year.
Next year the number of students will increase by 50-60 students this is because there is a new contract by between the Irish and
Malaysian governments to send more students to study medicine in Irish colleges.
The prayer room is also used for the Friday congregation prayer that takes place every week from 1-2pm. This is for those who
can‟t make it to the mosque in Westside community centre due to exams or lectures starting early.
Muslim Youth Soc Events
Jummah Prayer » CSI Prayer Room » 4th February – 27th May 2011 (17 individual events)
Brother Shahid will be giving short talks(kutbah) during Friday prayers every friday ,for the rest of this semester in Clinical Science Institute at
1.15 .
Brother shahid is well known speaker from south Africa, he has experience in delivering talks to students during Friday prayers ,
Friday is considered as a holly day for the Muslims, comparing to the Sunday for the Catholics ,for this reason is very important for the
Muslims ,to gather on Friday afternoon time to listen to the weekly reminder and pray .
Islamic Sharia Law » Bliath na Creige community centre (upper clybaun road, knocknacarra) » 6th March – 22nd May 2011 (12
individual events)
Full Sharia law course for muslims, 12 weeks long ,1day per week(sunday), for only 45 minutes from 12pm-12.45pm.
Sharia Law is Muslim or Islamic law, both civil and criminal justice as well as regulating individual conduct both personal and moral.
Tutors will be NUIG students who will use sources from the Quran and Sunnah (sayings of the prophet peace be upon him).
Quran lessons,Hadith(sayings of the prophet peace be upon him) Lessons, stories of the prophets and history of religions all will be covered.
Attendence will be taken.,
Course is free of charge.,
LOCATION&MAP http://www.galwaympg.net/frameset/iqrabanner1.html
Islamic Exhibition (forget what you think you know) » aras na mac leinn - » 24th February 2011 Learn about the fastest
growing religion in Ireland through Islamic Exbitition in aras na mac leinn on thursday 24th feb 11am-3pm
The Five Pillars of Islam
Science in Quran
The prophets in islam
women in islam
There will also be
-Halal Food (food that muslims are allowed to eat)
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-Henna (Tatoos)
-calligraphy in Arabic
Revolution in The Middle East and Its Relevance to the Muslim Ummah (nation) » CSI small lecture theatre »
22nd February 2011
sorry shiekh kalid won?t be able to make it today we really apologise for any inconvenience caused
Islam vs Atheism (debate) » Kirwan Theatre concourse » 14th February 2011
International Public Speaker Hamza Andreas Tzortzis will speak for Islam, whilst Michael Nugent, of Atheist Ireland, will speak for Atheism.
Interesting views to be heard on both sides so it's not to be missed!
Michael Nugent, a writer from Dublin, Ireland, and chair of the advocacy group Atheist Ireland.
HAMZA ANDREAS TZORTZIS IS AN INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC SPEAKER ON ISLAM, A WRITER AND RESEARCHER. HE HAS
DEBATED PROMINENT INTELLECTUALS AND ACADEMICS. SOME OF HIS INTERLOCUTORS INCLUDE THE LEADING
HUMANIST AND BEST SELLING AUTHOR PETER CAVE, THE EDITOR OF THE PHILOSOPHY NOW MAZAGINE RICK LEWIS
AND THE HIGHLY ACCLAIMED PROFESSOR SIMON BLACKBURN. MORE RECENTLY HAMZA DEBATED ONE OF THE
LEADING AMERICAN ATHEISTS AND SECULAR ACTIVISTS DR. ED BUCKNER, THE PRESIDENT OF AMERICAN ATHEISTS.
Blind man journey to islam » colm hEocha theatre arts millenium (AM250) » 7th February 2011
Abu Hafsa (Father of Hafsa), Abdul Malik (Servant of God), formerly Jerome is the first 100% blind person who was accepted into for
professional wrestling. He came to Islam after reading about the beautiful story of Malcolm X, and then later he studied Islam and began to read
the Quran in Arabic Braille.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7849611105754182960#
Abu Hafsa will be coming to galway to tell his story on how a blind english man became a muslim
Gain more knowlege about islam (camp) » 13 sandyview revirside masjid galway » 21st January – 22nd January 2011 (2
individual events)
Umar Abdullah
embraced Islam in1991, Foundedthe Islamic Promotion Organisation(Dawah Tables) 1993.
Khateeb (lecturer of friday prayer) of Chiswick since 1994.
Regular speaker at University's since 1993.
Umar works as a personal boxing trainer.
Umar Abdullah will be coming from london as well as Abdul al Haseeb from dublin to give a series of talks for students in the masjid in
riverside galway for both males and females.
The boys will stay the night where after fajir there will be a morning jog then down to the woods (in galway) for a BBQ and another talk by
Skiekh Umar Abdullah.
One Day National Fast » view in aras na mac lienn » 10th November 2010
Fast from sunrise (8.30 am) till sunset (5.50 pm) and get people to sponsor you for charity (money will be going to the orphans around the
world).sponsoring forms will be available at the soc box from 27th oct.
Fasting is great it teaches you how to be patient and how to care for others plus your doing it for charity.
Dinner will be provided on the day for the people who managed to complete a full days fast at sunset which is around 5.15pm in the view aras na
mac lienn).
Bake sale and Tattoo(Hinna drowings) » foyer Ã½as na mac LÃ½n » 28th October 2010
MYS will be selling cakes for charity. The cakes will be homemade by lots of different people from different cultures and religions. Come and
try them and support the orphans around the world.
There will also be Tattoo drawings (hinnah) for anyone who wants to get a tattoo. This type of tattoo called hinnah is not permanent but usually
lasts for about a month.
Four Lions Film » Fottrell Theatre arts millennium building » 27th October 2010
A well known and a very funny film Four Lions will be shown by MYS for charity week. The cost of entry will be 4 Euro. All the money will be
going to orphans and children in need around the world.
Enemy Combatant: My Imprisonment at Guantanamo, Bagram & Kandahar (Afghanistan) By Moazzam
Begg » Martin Ryan Institute Annex Lecture theater » 8th October 2010
Moazzem Begg(look below for biography) will be coming to NUIG on the 8th november to give a talk on his Imprisonment at Guantanamo,
Bagram & Kandahar (Afghanistan) prisons starting off on how he ended up there at the first place.
Biography:Moazzam Begg was born in 1968 in Birmingham to Muslim parents from Pakistan. His mother died when he was six, and his father
sent him to the Jewish King David school in Birmingham, because he thought it inculcated good values. In his 20s Begg became more interested
in politics “ Islamic politics. He never fitted one dogma neatly “ conservative when it came to family values, leftist when it came to issues of
equality.
Moved by the plight of the Afghani people, in 2001 Begg traveled to Kabul with his family to start a school for basic education and provide
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water pumps. When the allied attack on Afghanistan began in October 2001, Begg and his family moved to Islamabad in Pakistan for safety. It
was there that he was seized in January 2002 by Pakistani police and CIA officers, bundled into a back of a car and taken back to Kabul, where
he was held in a windowless cellar at Bagram airbase for nearly a year. Hooded, shackled and cuffed, he was taken first to the US detention
facility at Kandahar, then on to Bagram, and finally to Guantanamo Bay. During his internment, he was kicked and beaten, suffocated with a bag
over his head, stripped naked, chained by his hands to the top of a door and left hanging, and led to believe he was about to be executed. One
psychiatrist encouraged him to kill himself. In all he spend three years in prison, much of it in solitary confinement, and was subjected to over
three hundred interrogations, as well as death threats and torture, witnessing the killings of two detainees.
Begg is one of nine British citizens who were held at Camp X-Ray, GuantÃ¡namo Bay by the government of the United States of America. Begg
was labeled an enemy combatant‟ by the US government, imprisoned for a crime he didn‟t commit and whose precise nature has never been
determined.
He was released on January 25, 2005 along with Feroz Abbasi, Martin Mubanga and Richard Belmar, without charge though he received no
compensation or an apology. President Bush released Moazzam Begg over the objections of the Pentagon, the CIA, and the FBI, who warned
that Mr. Begg could still be a dangerous terrorist.
Begg is the author of a book about his GuantÃ¡namo experiences titled Enemy Combatant: My Imprisonment at GuantÃ¡namo, Bagram, and
Kandahar, co-written with Victoria Brittain. It is the first book to be published by a former GuantÃ¡namo Bay prisoner.
Major Signs of the Last Day » Large lecture theatre, Clinical Science Institute, NUIG » 6th October 2010 Brother Uthman Lateef, a
speaker from UK is coming to Galway for two days to give two inspiring lectures. The first lecture will be on Wednesday, the 6th of October
with the topic 'The major signs of the last day'. The second lecture will be on Thursday, the 7th of October and the topic will be on 'The Return
of Christ'.
Brother Uthman Lateef has a BA (Hons) in History, MA (Dist) in Crusader Studies and is currently completing a PhD in the Muslim effort to
reclaim Jerusalem during the Crusades. Uthman Lateef has studied in Syria and Egypt and is a popular speaker and khateeb at universities and
mosques across the UK. He is currently working for the The Hittin Institute.
The Return of Christ » Small lecture theatre, Clinical Science Institute (CS), NUIG » 7th October 2010 Brother Uthman Lateef, a
speaker from UK is coming to Galway for two days to give two inspiring lectures. The first lecture will be on Wednesday, the 6th of October
with the topic 'The major signs of the last day'. The second lecture will be on Thursday, the 7th of October and the topic will be on 'The Return
of Christ'.
Brother Uthman Lateef has a BA (Hons) in History, MA (Dist) in Crusader Studies and is currently completing a PhD in the Muslim effort to
reclaim Jerusalem during the Crusades. Uthman Lateef has studied in Syria and Egypt and is a popular speaker and khateeb at universities and
mosques across the UK. He is currently working for the The Hittin Institute.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Mustapha Al Hayani
Vice-Auditor: Azri Bohari
Treasurer: Mazrin Shazlina Mohd Ghazali
event coordinator: Farah Rehan
Public Relation Officer: Khalidah Mohd Zain
Event Coordinator: Amana Nazir
Secretary: Aisyah Abd Razak
Publication Officer: Ayesha Azeem
Publication Officer: Mahrukh Azhar
Prayer Room Officer: Wan Muhammad Redha Wan Amran
event coordinator: Nailah Rehan
event coordinator: Ferzana Nazir
Education officer: Shahid Hassim
Committee 2011/2012
Vice-Auditor: Azri Bohari
Auditor: Mustapha Al Hayani
Treasurer: Mazrin Shazlina Mohd Ghazali
Secretary: Aisyah Abd Razak
Public Relations Officer: Khalidah Mohd Zain
Event Co-Ordinator: Farah Rehan
Event Co-Ordinator: Amana Nazir
Publications Officer: Ferzana Nazir
Event Co-Ordinator: Nailah Rehan
Income
Expenditure
€1,646.97
Bank charge
€31.25
Fundraising
€353.20
Dinner
€564.00
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Income
Expenditure
€150.00
Equipment misc
€76.31
USC Grant
€1,820.00
Fundraising/charity
€100.00
Total
€3,970.17
Hall hire
€240.00
Materials
€370.00
Printing
€300.00
Promotions
€100.00
Returned Socs Money
€294.63
Speaker accomm
€80.00
Speaker travel
€392.38
Teacher fees
€84.82
Expenditure Total
€2,633.39
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€1,336.78
Total
€3,970.17
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Mustapha Al Hayani
Aisyah Abd Razak
Nur Nasuha Edid
Iffah Salim
Auditor
Campaign Officer
Member
public relation officer
treasurer and volunteer
300 hours
20 hours
5 hours
200 hours
50 hours
NOM Soc
NOM society got up and running this year. We got a great deal organised. Our most successful event was the Harry Potter Party
we ran in December. This was a quiz that we organised in the back of the Bar. Art Soc painted banners which divided the teams
into the Hogwarts schools!
We tried to start up baking classes but it didn\'t come into fruition this year but we are going to work on it for next year.
The Chaplin was very supportive and gave us the use of the kitchen when we needed it. We have all enjoyed this year and looking
forward to building on it for next year.
NOM Soc Events
Mad Hatter's Tea Party » BOI Theatre » 12th October 2010
"Why is a raven like a writing desk?"
It's Mental Health Week, which means it's time for the Mad Hatter's Tea Party, courtesy of Comedy Soc & Nom Soc! Entry is FREE! There will
be cupcakes and tea and prizes for the best mad hat!
cakes and cupcakes will be inspired by alice in wonderland so go mad with ideas!
we will have our tea party table set up in the entrance of the BOI
Bringing together some of the best new faces in Irish Comedy for a fast paced blast of top rate comedy. Ireland has an abundance of new talent
and we felt it was time for the Galway faithfull to cast their eye over the best of the new crop. Galway‟s favourite Kiwi and Mad Hatter Danny
Dowling will be dishing out prizes for the best hat so get creative and wear a hat. Making the trip west for the Tea Party is Damian Clarke (on
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Skype), David O'Gorman, Gerry McBride, Damon Blake and Chris Kent “ Winner 2009 Bulmers Comedy Award & So You Think your Funny
2010 Finalist.
NOM Soc Valentine's Day Bake Sale & Baking Class Sign Up! » TBA » 14th February 2011
You are very welcome to come down to enjoy the baked goods of NOM Soc and friends. We will be eating lovely things and celebrating
Valentine's Day the sweetest way possible. Buy some noms and share the love. Venue to be announced. Watch this space.
We will have sign ups for our Baking classes so call down and sign up at the bake sale. We will also have sign ups for tshirts and aprons. :) for
more info email nomsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie
Intro Meeting for all New and Old Members » the HUB, Aras na Mac Leinn » 19th January 2011
Come along and discuss what we are going to do this semester. Bring Noms if you wish! The Hub is the restaurant at the end of Aras in Mac
Leinn , turn right when you come in the main doors and it is the last door on your left!
Socs Day Baking Demo » the Art Room » 12th January 2011
Come and join us in the Art Room to see what Nom Soc get up to! Nomminess gauranteed
Nom Soc Committee Meeting » the Hub » 11th January 2011
Come to the meeting to discuss Socs day and plans for a baking demo. See you all there and bring your thinking caps
Harry Potter Party » Backof the College Bar » 1st December 2010
Celebrate the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by coming down to the College Bar on the 1st of December! Nom soc and Art soc
will be providing delicious food and decor for a fun filled party! The Sorting Hat will place you in the right House, and you'll have to work with
your House to earn important House points! The House with the most points will win the Hogwarts House Cup (aka an awesome prize!)
You can now sign up in the SocsBox! It costs €3 per person, but you'll get loads of yummy treats (think butterbeer and chocolate frogs)! Places
are limited, so sign up asap! If you're going in a group, let the SocsBox know :)
The games involved and the prizes will be announced closer to the time, so keep an ear out young wizards!
NOM Soc Pumpkin Carving! » Aras na Mac Leinn - Foyer » 28th October 2010
PUMPKIN CARVING will take place in the foyer in Aras na Mac Leinn on Thursday 28th October at 10.30am! It's going to be absolutely
awesome, with prizes for the best carving! Signups are €3 and they are taking place in the SocsBox straight away! We'll provide the pumpkins
and the carving stuff, you just have to bring your awesome ideas!
NOM Soc EGM » the HUB, Aras na Mac LÃ©inn » 27th October 2010
Come join NOM Soc. We have to elect a committee and talk about NOM ideas for the year. EVERYONE is more than welcome. If you have
never baked a thing in your life we want you there, if you are a master baker we want you there, if you are somewhere in between-we want you
there! The more the merrier. NOMs will be provided. Seriously delicious business will take place.
Committee 2010/2011
Public Relations Officer: Paula Healy
Creative Director: Aoife Ni Shuilleabhain
Auditor: Pamela O'Connor
Vice-Auditor: Emma Van Der Putten
Secretary: Naomi Moran
Treasurer: Chloe Stafford
Video Co-Ordinator: Armon Chojnacki
Cookbook Co-Ordinator: Rebecca Hastings
Committee 2011/2012
Income
Expenditure
€5.00
Bank charge
€27.36
Balls
€40.00
Equipment misc
€362.81
Bank Charge
€4.77
Materials
€22.00
Socs box Till
€141.00
Reception
€36.00
USC Grant
€500.00
Expenditure Total
€448.17
Total
€690.77
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€242.60
Total
€690.77
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Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Pamela O'Connor
Auditor
400 hours
Nothing Specific
The NSS is a platform for the odd, random, bizarre and importantly fun aspects of all things non-specific! A society formed in
2007 by bored yet passionate men and women, the nothng specific society has since provided NUIG with original and varied
events on a semi regular basis! We are always open for new,random and even insane ideas from members of the students, we will
see if it can be done and make one hell of an event. We are Nothing Specific!!!!
Nothing Specific Events
The Second Annual Nothing Specific Society Cardboard Battle Ultimate Showdown of Ultimate Destiny
» The Presidents Lawn » 24th February 2011
For the second year in a row, the NSS will be marching on to the Presidents Lawn, joined by other cardboard warriors from around the world,
and they will launch the biggest cardboard battle in the history of Galway, and mankind. Mankind, that word should have a new meaning for all
of us today. We can't be consumed by our petty differences anymore. We must be united in our common interests. And perhaps, it's sheer
coincidence that today is the 24th of February, and you will once again be fighting be your freedom, not from tyranny, oppression or persecution,
but from annihilation! we're fighting for our right to live, to exist! And should we win the day, the 24th of February will no longer be known as
just another day, but as the day when NSS declared in one voice "We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight!
We're going to live on! We're going to survive! TODAY, WE CELEBRATE OUR INDEPENDANCE DAY!"
Nothing Specific Society's 3rd Birthday Party! » massimo's » 27th January – 28th January 2011 (2 individual events)
This Thursday, the NSS will be celebrating it's 3rd Birthday Party! So come along and join us for fun, party games, and cake!
Festivities start at 9pm in Massimo's Bar
NSS World Record Attempt! » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 13th January 2011
Semester 2 kicks off with a BANG, as the Nothing Specific Society attempts to break, not one, but TWO World Records, "Most Jaffa Cakes
Eaten in One Minute" and "Most Ferrero Rocher Eaten in One Minute", because if you can't become a champion in 60 seconds, what's the point?
NSS Classic Cartoons Night » The Space » 11th November – 12th November 2010 (2 individual events)
The NSS, for your viewing pleasure, will be hosting a Classic Cartoon Night this Thursday in the Space, Aras Mac Leinn. So call on down and
see all your old favourites, like Earthworm Jim, the Tick, Pinky and the Brain, and possibly more....
Where's Wally? » All over campus » 21st October 2010
This Thursday, the Nothing Specific Society will be hosting Live Action "Where's Wally?"
So call on down and search for all your favourites, including Wally, Wenda, Odlaw, Wizard Whiebeard, and possibly more....
Sign up at The front desk in Aras Mac Leinn...
Nerf Pistol Duels! » Aras na Mac Leinn - the stage » 7th October 2010
Has your honour been insulted? Do you demand Satisfaction?
Well then call on down to the Stage in Aras Mac Leinn, any time between 2 and 6, and battle it out with REAL Nerf Pistols.
It can be either Pistols at 10 paces, or Wild West Quick Draw, or if you know of any other dueling styles, it's entirely up to you!
Nothing Specific Society Autumn Forum/Lemonade Social » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 4th October 2010
The Nothing Specific Society will be hosting it's annual Autumn Forum.
So come along and meet the heroes of the NSS, and if you have any suggestions for upcoming events, we'll be glad to hear them.
There will be lemonade!
Committee 2010/2011
Safety Officer: Daniel Considine
Treasurer: Shane Malone
Auditor: Gallagher Daniel
Secretary: Laura Adams
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Trainee Treasurer: Conor Palmer
Gunnery Sergeant: Noel Ajay Colleran
PRO: Joseph Neary
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Joseph Neary
Income
Expenditure
€363.27
Bank charge
€24.16
Fundraising
€625.00
Costumes
€15.00
Hoodies
€338.00
Equipment misc
€284.00
€100.00
Fundraising/charity
€525.00
Socs box Till
€290.00
Materials
€160.56
Ticket Sales
€2.00
€200.00
USC Grant
€2,840.00
Printing
€83.00
Total
€4,558.27
€300.00
Reception
€260.00
Society accomm
€1,791.88
Socs day expenses
€713.00
Expenditure Total
€4,356.60
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€201.67
Total
€4,558.27
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Noel Ajay Colleran
Jeremy Sterling
Gallagher Daniel
Gunnery Sergeant
Imperial Guard
Auditor
140 hours
30 hours
140 hours
Orchestra Soc
The orchestra society is NUIG\'s very own chamber orchestra. It is compromised of over 30 musicians who rehearse every
Monday evening during the academic year. Every year we hold three or four concerts. This year, we performed a Christmas
concert with the renowned tenor David O\' Leary in Dublin on December 22nd.
We performed with the professional clarinetist Robert Solyom for concerts in Galway and Tralee in April. We also give a free
concert at the Muscailt festival every year. We teamed up with Choral Society and Trad Soc for the chorchestrad concert as part of
NUI Galway music Week in november in the bailey Allen hall.
Orchestra Soc Events
Orchestra Rehearsal » Large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn, » 4th October – 23rd May 2011 (34 individual events) Rehearsal!
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Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Peter Berrill
Vice-Auditor: Katherine Walsh
Secretary: Cian Blaix
Librarian: Linnea Pettersson
PRO: Joseph Egan
PRO: Padraig Synnott
PRO: Catherine Renssen
Unofficial Mascot: Elizabeth Brett
PRO: Emma Harte
PRO: Julianne Harte
Committee 2011/2012
Secretary: Katherine Walsh
Income
Expenditure
€638.19
Bank charge
€43.41
Bank Charge
€20.59
Dinner
€645.90
Muscailt
€200.00
Entertainment
€270.00
USC Grant
€7,000.00
Printing
€160.00
Total
€7,858.78
Reception
€141.10
Society accomm
€1,095.00
Society transport
€1,113.50
Teacher fees
€3,160.00
Expenditure Total
€6,628.91
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€1,229.87
Total
€7,858.78
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Colm O'Rourke
Violist
41 hours
Organic Gardening Society
The Organic Gardening Society maintains an on campus garden on Distillery Road. We work to learn better gardening practices
and share them with any interested students. We have weekly meetings where work is done in the garden, seeds are planted, fruits
and vegetables are harvested and knowledge is shared. We hope to begin networking with other similar organization on campus to
spread our message to interested students and get different kinds of people involved in the project.
Organic Gardening Society Events
Talk on How to Grow Your Own Organic Veg! » O hEocha Theatre, Arts Millennium Building » 8th February 2011
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What's involved in growing your own.... Potatoes, Carrots, Spinach, Cauliflowers, Courgettes, Tomatoes, Strawberries, etc... by Cait
CurranEditor Organic Matters Magazine Community Garden Co-Ordinator, Organic Grower and Seller ... Ireland's foremost authority on
organicsEveryone Welcome!
Planning meeting » No suggestions found » 21st October 2010
Plan for upcoming events
General Meeting » Moffets » 14th October 2010
Meeting to plan upcoming events
Open Garden » Organic Garden - DIstillery Road, to left of Security Building » 21st September – 23rd November 2010 (10 individual
events)
Garden open to anyone who wants to come help!
General Meeting » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 2 (upstairs) » 16th September 2010
FIrst meeting of the year, determine committee and upcoming events.
General Meeting » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 1 (upstairs) » 30th September 2010
Meeting to plan upcoming events
Committee 2010/2011
OCM: Colm O'Dwyer
Vice-Auditor: Andrew Joyce
Treasurer: David Noonan
Auditor: Ann Jackson
OCM: Paul O'Donnell
OCM: Karen Kane
OCM: Kevin Christie
OCM: Dan Griffin
OCM: Bart Royeaerd
OCM: Andrew Hassett
OCM: Raquel Perlman
Secretary: Kathryn Seaton
Committee 2011/2012
OCM: Colm O'Dwyer
Income
Expenditure
€389.06
Bank charge
€11.43
USC Grant
€10.00
Expenditure Total
€11.43
Total
€399.06
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€387.63
Total
€399.06
Other Information
Palestine Solidarity Soc
The issue of Palestine has been an unresolved matter for many years now. we at the Palestine Solidarity Society want to share the
experiences of these plighted people with you, in a way that will encourage debate and spur people on in an effort to raise
awareness of the unspoken atrocities.
Join up and help us to educate others on the true facts of the constant war that is lived out everyday in this part of the world.
-Films and documentaries of the perpetual struggle will be shown throughout the year.
-Discussion and debate with intellectuals in the area as well as those personally affected will be held to encourage understanding.
-Joint initiatives with other societies to show all aspects of Palestine; culturally, academically and historically.
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Palestine Solidarity Soc Events
EGM » Small Acoustic Room, Aras Na Mac Leinn » 5th April 2011
Positions up for grabs, Auditor, Vice-Auditor, Treasurer, Secretary, PRO and Campaigns Officer
IRISH PREMIER OF DOCUMENTARY FROM GAZA: INSHALLAH » The Town Hall Theatre » 9th November 2010
INSHALLAH with live link up to Gaza for Q&A after screening.
A new documentary from Gaza directed by Maurice Jacobsen who has been working there for the last year. 'The goal of the project is to show
western audiences Gaza as a society that is diverse, intelligent, hard working and creative, says Maurice, at the same time it is a community that
is deeply troubled, living under a complete political, economic and military siege.
The documentary will be followed by a live two-way Q&A session at the conclusion of each screening between locals audiences and members
of the Gazan community from the studios of the Media Group, Gaza City. These discussions will be videotaped for inclusion on the project‟s
companion web site and will be incorporated into the final edit of the documentary. During these sessions no question will be off limits and an
opened dialogue will be encouraged.
A land without a people for a people without a land???? » TBC » 26th October 2010
Still to this day, the Israeli government are demolishing the house of Palestinians and building settlements for Israeli settlers where the land of
the Palestinians once was. We will be discussing this in detail and looking at ways of raising awareness of this.
Occupation 101 - Documentary Showing » Siobhan McKenna Theatre, Arts Millennium Building » 5th October 2010
Screening of Occupation 101 - A thought-provoking and powerful documentary film on the current and historical root causes of the IsraeliPalestinian conflict. Unlike any other film ever produced on the conflict -- 'Occupation 101' presents a comprehensive analysis of the facts and
hidden truths surrounding the never ending controversy and dispels many of its long-perceived myths and misconceptions.
Palestine Solidarity Society AGM » Meeting Room 1, Aras na Mac Leinn » 28th September 2010
We will be electing a committee as well as setting out our plans for the year. Come along and have your say on how the society is run.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Joseph Loughnane
Vice-Auditor: Luke Connolly
Activist : Esraa Hegazy
Secretary: Colm Bohan
Activist : Ian Daly
Activist : Brendan Phair
Treasurer: Sarah Shwaiki
Public Relations Officer: Hassan Elsafty
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Hassan Elsafty
Income
Expenditure
€114.72
Bank charge
€6.36
Bank Charge
€3.20
Expenditure Total
€6.36
Total
€117.92
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€111.56
Total
€117.92
Other Information
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Philosophy Soc
This year we organised a number of informative and social events.
Philosophy Soc Events
'Momento' film screening & discussion » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 11th October – 12th October 2010 (2
individual events)
Screening of the Christopher Nolan film, 'Momento' followed by group discussion. Refreshments will be provided.
Screening of Derek Jarman's 'Wittgenstein' » McMunn Theatre (adjacent to Smokie's) » 28th October 2010
Screening of Derek Jarman's singular biopic of logician/ philosopher Ludvig Wittgenstein.
With post-screening refreshments brought to you with wiley stealth.
Philosophy Soc. EGM » meeting room 2 Aras Na Mclein ( directly about the help desk on 2nd floor as you enter Aras Na Mclein) » 22nd
November 2010
EGM to overhaul current committee. There are a few positions available and we would like to fill them before the end of the semester. We will
also be outlining events in the new year and discuss funding available.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Richard Seery
Vice-Auditor: Oliver Corcoran
Public Relations Officer: Joseph Loughnane
Secretary: Anna Mullarkey
Treasurer: Robin Allen
Vice-Secretary: Ann Murphy
General committee member: Christopher O'Boyce
Sub PRO : Patrick McCusker
Income
Expenditure
€331.41
Bank charge
€3.08
USC Grant
€520.00
Reception
€130.93
Total
€851.41
Returned Socs Money
€700.00
Expenditure Total
€834.01
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
Total
€17.40
€851.41
Other Information
Photography Soc
PhotoSoc is a society that brings an artistic view to the University. Throughout the year there have been exhibitions, and critique
weeks as well as many different classes such as Darkroom lessons and guest speakers covering most topics. Many members have
seen their own work in the college newspaper SIN as well as in other papers and online. Not only has the society done photos of
everyday life but the society has also worked with other societies covering their events and taking photos for them. This year saw
the launch of a new society website www.photosoc.nuigalway.ie, where members can interact on a forum and share their photos.
Photography Soc Events
Photo Soc Meet & Greet » NUIG College Bar » 28th September 2010
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Meet and greet with the new members of Photo Soc. Free finger good.
Socs Day » Aras Na Mac Leinn » 14th September 2010
Socs Day! Signup of new society members.
Ruth Vaughan Photography » AC 201 Concourse » 8th March 2011
Guest Speaker Ruth Vaughan is giving a talk about her photography experiences and tips.
Portraiture and Studio Work
Mike Patterson Photography » AC 201 Concourse » 22nd February 2011
Guest Speaker Mike Patterson is giving a talk about his photography experiences and tips.
"The View Camera and fine are photography" - Carsten Wolffe » ac 201 concourse » 8th February 2011
Our own Carsten Wolffe will be giving a presentation tonight on "The View Camera and fine are photography". It's sure to be a very interesting
talk!
Photo-Stitching & Introduction to HDR - Joe Hyland » ac 201 concourse » 1st February 2011
A workhop on Photo-Stitching using Microsoft ICE as well as an Introduction to HDR Photography with our webmaster Joe Hyland.
PhotoSoc Meeting » AC 201 concourse » 18th January 2011
General society meeting to discuss plans for the semester.
Socs Day & Welcome Back Party » College Bar » 12th January 2011
Society Party tonight to welcome everyone back and welcome the new socs day signups to the society.
Infrared Photography - Mark Grealish » AC 201 Concourse » 16th November 2010
Mark Grealish will be joining us for a display of his amazing Infrared Photography and a class on the equipments and methods involved.
Tour of the Darkroom » AC 201 Concourse » 9th November 2010
The darkroom should now be fully setup and tonight we will be taking a tour and taking names for upcoming tutorials and classes.
AGM & Pizza Party » AC 201 » 29th March 2011
There will be the election of a new committee tonight followed by pizza in the College Bar!
Meet & Greet » The Cellar Bar » 12th October 2010
Meet and Greet so that we can all get to know each other!
1st Meeting! » AC201 (Concourse near Bank Of Ireland) » 5th October 2010
First Meeting! Will be covering events that are going to be happening. Future plans. Trips. Classes. Etc!
We are also having an election for the position of vice-auditor, a good opportunity to get involved on the committee this year!
AGM » AC 201 Concourse » 7th September 2010
AGM elect new committee members
PhotoSoc Party » College Bar » 15th September 2010 PhotoSoc Party
PhotoSoc Meeting » AC 201 Concourse » 21st September 2010 PhotoSoc Meeting
PhotoSoc Meeting » AC 201 Concourse » 5th October 2010 PhotoSoc Meeting
Photography 101 and New Website Launch » AC 201 Concourse » 2nd November 2010
This week our very own Vice Auditor Joanna will be doing a presentation and lesson about photography, composition, terms, camera setting etc.
It will be a great talk, bring your cameras along and ask plenty of questions!
The new website is now online and we'll be having a look through some of the features during the meeting. www.photosoc.nuigalway.ie
PhotoSoc Meeting » AC 201 Concourse » 30th November 2010 PhotoSoc Meeting
PhotoSoc Meeting » ac 201 concourse » 11th January 2011 PhotoSoc Meeting
PhotoSoc Meeting » ac 201 concourse » 25th January 2011 PhotoSoc Meeting
Committee 2010/2011
Vice-Auditor: Joanna Nelius
Secretary: Elisha Bourke
Webmaster: Joe Hyland
Treasurer: Tara Galvez
OCM: Caoimhin De Burca
Auditor: Leah Mollica
OCM: Carsten Wolff
OCM: Grace Burke
OCM: Anunt Singh Gill
PRO: Robert Kennedy
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Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Joe Hyland
Vice-Auditor: Caoimhin De Burca
Secretary: David McLaughlin
PR: Owen Kelly
Equipment Officer: Carsten Wolff
Income
Expenditure
€0.03
Bank charge
€41.00
Socs box Till
€2,090.00
Equipment misc
€234.14
USC Grant
€504.95
Materials
€144.84
Total
€2,594.98
Printing
€85.00
€285.00
€1,445.00
€360.00
Expenditure Total
€2,594.98
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€0.00
Total
€2,594.98
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Leah Mollica
Karen Flanagan
Elisha Bourke
Noel McGreal
Joe Hyland
Auditor
Volunteer for Socs day
secretary of the society
Volunteer on socs day and helping out
throughout the year
Webmaster
200 hours
20 hours
95 hours
30 hours
80 hours
Physics Soc
The aim of Physics Society is to expose its\' members to areas of Science and Mathematics with which they are not familiar and to
facilitate copious cool down and de-stress time from their studies!
This comprises annually of a mix of Scientific talks, visits to external Scientific/ Engineering organisations, parties, trips,
organising the NUIG Science Ball etc.
Recent highlights include visits to the European Space Agency, Max Planck Institute for Quantum Optics, Isar II nuclear power
plant, Astronomical Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republic and the Stefanik Observatory.
Remember, P for Physics P for Party!
Physics Soc Events
Science Party » College Bar » 14th September 2010
The annual Science Party is back!!
300 tickets €5 per ticket Tickets available from Physics Society desk on Socs Day
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Each ticket entitles you to.............3 refreshment vouchers and finger food.
Band playing in the College Bar!! See you there!
First meeting!! » Physics room 220 (Green corridor on concourse) » 13th September 2010
Meeting the new committee
Making some tentative plans for the year
Organising for Socs Day which is tomorrow
Getting ready for the party tomorrow
Physics Soc Lecture Series presents Dr Petri Piiroinen » Physics Dept. Room 220 on concourse » 14th March 2011
Physics Soc lecture series is back again this year, starting with a lecture from Dr. Petri Piiroinen of the School of Mathematics, Statistics &
Applied Mathematics here in NUIG.
Topic: "Stability of Standing, Walking and Running".
Mechanics and related topics e.g. modeling and analysis of walking which was part of Dr. Piiroinen's PhD thesis
All welcome. Refreshments will be provided.
Nuclear Power for Ireland: Facts and Fiction » AM250 - COLM O H-EOCHA THEATRE Arts Millennium building » 9th
March 2011
Presented by Professor Philip Walton, Professor Ian McAulay & Mr Denis Duff
Historically the Irish Government?s policy has been firmly opposed to nuclear energy on the grounds of the risks it poses, yet some argue that
nuclear energy is one of the cleanest, safest and economic forms of energy available to mankind today. Nuclear power has been employed
successfully over the past 50 years by many countries yet Ireland continues to reject it.
Three members of the BENE (Better Environment with Nuclear Energy) group; Professor Philip Walton, Professor Ian McAulay & Mr Denis
Duff will explain why this is the case and also put forward their reasons why they believe Ireland should adopt nuclear energy as an important
part of our energy mix.
BOOKING IS ESSENTIAL CONTACT physicsnuig@gmail.com
Foreign Trip » Prague, Czech Republic » 5th January – 11th January 2011 (7 individual events)
30 PhysicsSoc members are going to Prague for 6 days from the 5th - 11th January 2011.
Total cost €50!!. Places have filled up alreadyWe will be visiting Astronomical Institute of the Academy of Sciences of the Czech Republicand
Å tefÃ¡nik Observatoryas well as keeping up the usual PhysicsSoc traditions when abroad (and at home)
Last party of this semester » TBA » 25th November – 26th November 2010 (2 individual events) The last party PhysicsSoc are
organising of this semester.
It's on Thursday 25th November (the last day of lectures) Contact us at physicsnuig@gmail.com for more details
Science Ball 2010 » Galway Bay Hotel » 4th November – 5th November 2010 (2 individual events) Champagne reception with harpist. 4
course meal. Band and DJ. After party the next day in the College Bar
Science ball tickets on Sale » Socs Box » 20th October – 4th November 2010 (16 individual events) The last remaining tickets for the
Science Ball (which takes place on Thursday 04th November in the Galway Bay Hotel) are on sale now in the Scos Box. Full tickets €60 and
afters €25. Join physics soc on Facebook : "Nuig physics soc" for more details about the ball and other events!
NUIG Science Ball ticket sales » Orbsen Building Foyer » 18th October 2010 All tickets will be on sale today!! Student ID required.
€60 for a full ticket (400 available)
€25 for an after party ticket (400 available)
NUIG Science Ball ticket sales » Orbsen Building Foyer » 15th October 2010 Tickets will be sold to 4th year Science students today.
All other ticket sales will take place next monday (18th October).
Student ID required€60 for a full ticket (400 available) €25 for an after party ticket (400 available)
Physics Soc Mystery Tour » That's the mystery! Starts in the College Bar » 21st October – 22nd October 2010 (2 individual events)
Physics Soc presents NUIG's BEST mystery tour! Kicking off in the back room of the college bar at 7:30 with pre-tour games. All are welcome,
tickets available from the Socsbox at 8euro each (please bring along your student card to buy the tickets) which include two complimentary
refreshments, finger food and one great night! This is an over 18's event only.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Mark Coughlan
Vice-Auditor: Conor Sheil
Treasurer: Aisling Butler
Secretary: Adam Beatty
OCM: Colm Lynch
OCM: Siobhan Marley
OCM: Enda Clyne
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Income
Expenditure
€5,162.02
Ball
€19,605.45
Balls
€23,549.00
Bank charge
€398.44
Bank Charge
€114.20
Dinner
€24.70
Hoodies
€40.00
Entertainment
€5,795.74
Socs box Till
€5,907.00
Equipment misc
€27.83
Sponsorship
€3,000.00
Fundraising/charity
€910.00
Ticket Sales
€2,225.00
Hoodies
€576.00
Total
€39,997.22
€30.00
Phone
€200.00
Postage
€6.12
Printing
€144.94
Reception
€350.00
Society accomm
€2,448.00
Society transport
€5,150.46
Socs day expenses
€113.24
Stationary
€3.80
Expenditure Total
€35,784.72
€37.98
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€4,212.50
Total
€39,997.22
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Conor Sheil
Mark Coughlan
Aisling Butler
Vice-Auditor
Auditor
Treasurer
170 hours
200 hours
250 hours
Poker
Throughout the year Poker Soc ran a number of events on a weekly basis. NUIG PokerSoc was also crowned the inaugural All
Ireland Intervarsity‟s champions in February, a title we will hope to retain next year when we host the Poker Intervarsity‟s.
In Semester 1 we held eight weekly tournaments consisting of; €20 freeze outs, €10 re-buys as well as a heads up tournament. We
also ran a league for the first time, with the top ten progressing to a league final free roll.
In semester 2 we again held our weekly tournaments. Following from the success of the Semester 1 league we decided to continue
the league in semester 2. We also held a satellite to the Paddy Poker Student Masters, which allowed six players to qualify directly.
Poker Events This year the society held a total of 20 events.
10 Euro Rebuy. » aras na mac leinn - The View » 15th March 2011
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10 Euro Rebuy. Texas hold-em 5k starting stack, ?5 rebuys, blind every 12mins
20 Euro Freezeout. » aras na mac leinn - The View » 8th March 2011
20 Euro Freezeout. Texas hold-em 15k starting stack with 20 min levels
10 Euro Rebuy » aras na mac leinn - The View » 1st March 2011
20 Euro Freezeout » aras na mac leinn - The View » 22nd February 2011
10 Euro Rebuy » aras na mac leinn - The View » 15th February 2011
20 Euro Freezeout » aras na mac leinn - The View » 8th February 2011
10 Euro Rebuy » aras na mac leinn - The View » 18th January 2011
20 Euro Freezeout » aras na mac leinn - The View » 11th January 2011
PokerSoc - AGM - Tuesday 22nd March 2011 » aras na mac leinn - The View » 22nd March 2011
On the agenda is: Election of next years committee (Auditor, Vice-Auditor, Treasurer, Secretary, Public Relations Officer, Equipment Manager
and Other Committee Members). If you are interested in being involved in the committee let us know which position and what you would bring
to that position(email to poker@socs.nuigalway.ie)
Any other business...(suggestions for next year)
Poker Tournament » The View » 23rd November 2010
The weekly Poker Soc tournament. Held every Tuesday In the View. Alteration between Freezeout and Rebuy tournaments.
Poker Tournament » The View » 16th November 2010
Poker Tournament » The View » 9th November 2010
Poker Tournament » The View » 2nd November 2010
Poker Tournament » The View » 26th October 2010
Poker Tournamnet » The View » 21st September 2010
The NUIG Poker Society would like to welcome you to the weekly Poker Tournament. Held every Tuesday in "The View". These tournaments
will be a variation of both a Freezeout and Rebuy. Alternating every week.
Poker Tournament » The View » 28th September 2010
Poker For Beginners » The View » 30th September 2010
Intrested in poker, but never played it properly. Have a understanding or even none at all about the rules of Poker. Poker Soc will be hosting a
Beginners night for players who would like to get into the world of poker this Thursday. Various infromation will be thaught, the general rules
of poker, understading when to bet, what all the terminolgy means, giving a brief description on how to shuffle. If you are new to poker this
night will help you understand the fundementals of the poker game.
Committee 2010/2011
Equipment Manager: Kevin Dunne
Auditor: Adam Carlin
Vice-Auditor: Aidan Walsh
Secretary: James Killeen
Treasurer: Diarmuid Lenehan
OCM: Fahad Ahmad
OCM: Fawzi Nashat
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Income
Expenditure
€345.57
Bank charge
€91.06
€137.00
Entry fees
€350.00
Socs box Till
€5,790.00
Prizes
€6,305.00
Ticket Sales
€180.00
€125.00
USC Grant
€420.00
Expenditure Total
€6,871.06
Total
€6,872.57
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€1.51
Total
€6,872.57
Other Information
Polish Society
Polish Soc: our goal is to familiarise NUIG and Galway community consisting of different nationalities with the Polish culture
and Polish traditions through many different events such as workshops, film screenings and nights out.
Polish Society Events
Polish Soc AGM » Leisure World (next to Tesco) » 18th November 2010
We are going to have our AGM meeting on Monday in Leisure World (next to Tesco SC) before our biweekly Monday?s bowling night. All are
welcome!
Polish Film Night - FINAL SCREENING: 'SEXMISSION' (1984) » Aras na Mac Leinn - Large Acoustic Room » 29th
March 2011
This comedy from 1984 is well-known to every Pole, with many quotes from the dialogues functioning in everyday language. As much fun in
this witty social and political satire is had at the expense of various forms of sexism and authoritarianism, one can't help but wonder what the
communist censors made of it all! Find out how the two endangered males in an all-female society try to rescue themselves from the sexchange... and humanity from authoritarian feminism!
Polish Film Night - Spring Special: JASMINUM (2006) » Aras na Mac Leinn - Large Acoustic Room » 22nd March 2011
To welcome the blooming season, we have prepared a special screening for our Film Nights: a beautifully scented comedy, JASMINUM. It is
going to be almost the last film presented this season, so don't miss the occasion! As usual, we will have some Polish snacks and drinks to
accompany the screening.
Polish Conversation Class » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 1 (upstairs) » 21st March – 29th March 2011 (2 individual events)
simply come and talk in Polish :)
Polish Film Night - Child-Friendly Krakow Special » Aras na Mac Leinn - Large Acoustic Room » 15th March 2011
ZAKOCHANY ANIOL / AN ANGEL IN LOVE (2005),we're going to show a beautiful and heart-lifting comedy set in Krakow. You can bring
all families along, as the screening is child-friendly and for all audiences. There's going to be comedy, romance, adventure and other surprising
twists. ;) Great food provided, as usual. :) Don't miss it!
Back to 60's End of Carnival Party » Fibber Magees (Eyre Square, opposite the Skeff) » 5th March 2011
This Saturday, 5 March 2011, we are saying goodbye to the Carnival of 2011. During our BACK TO 60's END OF CARNIVAL PARTY, we
will dance to some of the greatest hits of the colourful decade (Polish and international), so retro styling is most welcome (whether it is flowerpower, Elvis Presley or Jackie Kennedy)!
The party starts @ 8 pm and for all the early birds we have a special offer - a free shot of vodka with every pint bought before 9 pm! And this is
to celebrate the last days of Carnival in a traditional Polish way - sledzik(Herring) style.
Polish Highland Style Glass Painting Workshops for St Valentine's » Aras na Mac Leinn - Arts Room » 8th February
2011
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A great opportunity to create unique gifts for the loved ones! Sign up: polishsoc@socs.nuigalway.ie. We will be paiting on glass. Materials
provided, great fun for a whole family! Polish snacks and warm drinks as usual!
Easter Eggs Painting with Polish Soc » aras na mac leinn - arts room » 22nd April 2011
Come to paint and decorate hard-boiled eggs for Easter with us!
Easter eggshells decorating with Polish Soc » Aras Na Mac Leinn - Acoustic Room » 29th March 2011
Polish Folk Art -inspired workshops: decorating eggshells for Easter. Lots of fun, great ideas! No previous experience required! As usual, Polish
Soc will guarantee fun atmosphere, as well as traditional Easter snacks!
NUIG Film Festival - Polish Film Night » Aras Na Mac Leinn - Large Acoustic Room (downstairs) » 1st March 2011
In this year's NUI Galway COLLEGE WEEK Film Festival, we'd like to invite you to a Polish Film Night - open to ALL AGES: small and big
children, (im)mature adults, and whoever else wants to join us! We'll be showing Polish Animated Films for Children from the last 60 years. It's
a great opportunity to see all that the Polish children have enjoyed from generation to generation! :) Presented pieces contain no violence and are
addressed not only to children but also to artistic cinema lovers. A great opportunity to meet Bolek & Lolek, Pyza, Reksio, and other famous
characters from Polish toons and tales.
Bring friends and family! Snacks and soft drinks provided!
Polish Soc & Marzanna Drowning Party » college bar » 20th March 2011
Making, burning, and drowning of Marzanna and all this sacrifice for the long winter to leave for good! "Marzanna" will be prepared as a doll
clothed in female cloths who and then burned and sunk. Symbolically, this ritual represents the end of winter through the burning or drowning of
death ? in thus destroying death, the people were ridding themselves of the long, dark days of winter, and welcoming the rebirth that came with
spring.
Afterwards barbecue!
Polish Film Night for Women's Day - Rewers / The Reverse (2009) » Arts Millennium - Room 200 » 8th March 2011
We have decided to combine this event with the celebration of the Pancake Day and the Polish Fat Thursday ('doughnut day'). Therefore, during
the film night dedicated to women, we will travel in time to 1950s ? the beginning of Polish socialism, thanks to the great black comedy ? The
Reverse. During the screening, you will have an opportunity to taste home-made Polish doughnuts and Irish pancakes, and the ladies will receive
unusual gifts ? in the communist style, of course.
Polish Film Night - Tatarak/ Sweet Rush » Aras Na Mac Leinn - Large Acoustic Room (downstairs) » 22nd February 2011
This Tuesday at 7 pm, we are showing another film in our weekly Polish Film Nights sessions. All invited!
As usual, there will be snacks and soft drinks for everyone! Come and enjoy the film with us!
Tatarak is an emotional, artistic film about passing, death and loss. Mrs Marta lost both sons in the Warsaw Uprising. After the war, she has to
face her memories, aging and illness. Krystyna Janda, the actress, is trying to face life after her beloved husband, Edward KBosiDski, passed
away.
Polish Film Night - St Valentine's, Mala Moskwa / Little Moscow » Aras Na Mac Leinn - Large Acoustic Room
(downstairs) » 15th February 2011
This Tuesday, we are showing a great film about a passionate though forbidden love (for political reasons). The film is worth seeing not only for
its beautiful story and great acting, but also the powerful music - the songs of the Polish 'dark Angel', Ewa Demarczyk. The film, starring Polish
and Russian actors and presenting uneasy Polish-Soviet relations as the backdrop of this touching love story, is the best example of great
political and social changes both in Poland and Russia in recent decades. Not to be missed!
The screening is FREE and FOR ALL! As usual, we provide snacks and soft drinks - sweet Polish Valentine treats!
Polish Language and Culture Course 2 » McMunn Theatre (next to Smokey's) » 31st January – 14th March 2011 (7 individual
events)
7-week course for continuing students
events) 7-week beginners course
Polish Film Night - Moj Nikifor / My Nikifor » Aras Na Mac Leinn - Meeting Room 1&2 (upstairs) » 8th February 2011
Todays movie Moj Nikifor / My Nikifor, explores the beauty of Polish highlands (Krynica) and folk art. The film unveils the true story of a
friendship between a university-educated artist and a local naive-folk painter (Nikifor) that was both odd and against all odds.
All film screenings are FOR FREE and FOR ALL, there will also be Polish snacks and warm drinks provided - this week with a hint of Polish
highland cuisine.Christmas cut-outs with Polish Soc » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 2 (upstairs) » 6th December 2010 Today
we are going to present a traditional Polish crafts technique:paper cut-outs and teach how to do it! This is a great opportunity to make original
Christmas cards and decorations for your home, family & friends! The workshops are FREE for ALL (you can bring friends), and all materials
and tutoring are provided! No specific skills/experience required! Just bring your scissors :)
Polish Film Night - Dekalog / The Decalogue » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 2 (upstairs) » 6th December – 7th
December 2010 (2 individual events) We'd like to invite you to the last 2 sessions of Polish Film Nights this year (2010). We're going to show
Dekalog / the Decalogue - a TV series by the famous Polish director, Krzysztof Kie[lowski (widely known for his Three Colours: Blue, White
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and Red). As usual, the screening is FREE & OPEN to ALL, so you can bring your family and friends along! The occassion is also quite special,
as Monday 6 Dec is celebrated in Poland as St Nicolas Day - this is when children get presents from Santa, and then again they find more
presents under the Christmas tree on 24/25 Dec (left there by an Angel or a Star this time)! Isn't it great to be a kid in Poland at Christmas? ;))As
the weather is quite chilly - we're going to serve hot winter tea and other Polish Christmas goodies :)
White&Red St Andrew's Night with Polish Soc » The Cellar » 27th November 2010 This year, we have decided to combine
our White & Red Party and St Andrew's Night, and the outcome is truly magical: WHITE & RED ANDRZEJKI PARTY!
On this special night all in white & red, we will play Polish music (and not only!), serve Polish food, and you will learn about your future from
professional Polish witches! ;) As usual, our events are FREE & OPEN for ALL!
Polish Film Night - Katedra / The Cathedral and other animated films » Arts Millennium Theatre 250 » 30th
November 2010 Polish Soc would like to invite you to the Polish Film Night for St Andrew's. It is FREE and for ALL!
This Tuesday we are going to show Polish short animated films, so don't miss it! In THE CATHEDRAL
a man visits a mystical, organic building that looks like a medieval cathedral. The movie was made in 3d Studio Max by one person: Tomasz
Baginski, and it took him three years. There will also be other Polish animated movies shown during this session.
Polish Film Night - Wrozby Kumaka/ Unkenrufe » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 2 (upstairs) » 9th November 2010
We'd like to invite you to a very special event this week: Polish-German film night. POLISH AND GERMAN SOCS ARE CELEBRATING
TOGETHER:
92. anniversary of Poland's regained independence (11/11/1918)
21. anniversary of Berlin Wall fall / united Germany (09/11/1989)
and:30. anniversary of establishing Solidarity in GdaDsk
At this occasion we are showing: Polish Film Night - Wrozby Kumaka/ Unkenrufe. The action of this movie takes place in Danzig, 1989. In
Poland, communism is coming to an end, Berlin Wall falls in Germany. In one of the city streets Aleksandra, Polish bumps into Alexander,
German. This incident awakens complicated memories and love between the two, which challenges stereotypes on uneasy Polish-German
reconciliation. The film was shot in: Danzig, Vilnius, D?sseldorf, Naples, and Rome
Bowling with Polish Soc » Leisure World, next to Tesco SC » 8th November – 6th December 2010 (3 individual events)
Halloween party with Polish Soc » The Skeff » 30th October 2010
Here's a great Halloween treat from the Polish Soc: event FREE and OPEN to ALL: a horrifically fancy-dress party-free finger-food, prizes for
the best Halloween costume and look
Polish Film Night - Dark » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 2 (upstairs) » 26th October 2010
Come and join us to watch this week movie...all welcome! Snacks provided...
Bowling with Polish Soc » Leisure World, next to Tesco » 18th October 2010
Join Polish Soc for some fun at bowling!
Polish Film Night - Bandyta / The Bandit » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 2 (upstairs) » 12th October 2010
Come and join Polish Soc! Polish snacks provided as usual...all welcome
Polish Language and Culture Course 2 » Block S, Room 109 » 5th October – 7th December 2010 (10 individual events)
Polish Language and Culture Course 2
2010-10-04, Bowling » Leisure World » 4th October 2010
2010-10-04, Bowling day: Monday, time: 20.00, place: Leisure World (to the right of Tesco in Headford Road),
details: every-2-week meeting of the Soc members. („bowling is for free! :)
Polish Language and Culture Course 1 » Block S, Room 109 » 4th October – 22nd November 2010 (8 individual events)
Pub & Disco » pub DOMA » 1st October 2010 2010-10-01, Pub&Discoday: Friday, time: 21.00,
place: DOMA pub (to the left of Tesco in Headford Road) & Cental Park (from 24.00),
details: 1st Polish Soc members meeting this year.
Easter Eggs Painting with Polish Soc » aras na mac leinn - arts room » 22nd April 2011
Come to paint and decorate hard-boiled eggs for Easter with us!
Easter eggshells decorating with Polish Soc » Aras Na Mac Leinn - Acoustic Room » 29th March 2011
Polish Folk Art -inspired workshops: decorating eggshells for Easter. Lots of fun, great ideas! No previous experience required! As usual, Polish
Soc will guarantee fun atmosphere, as well as traditional Easter snacks!
NUIG Film Festival - Polish Film Night » Aras Na Mac Leinn - Large Acoustic Room (downstairs) » 1st March 2011 In this year's
NUI Galway COLLEGE WEEK Film Festival, we'd like to invite you to a Polish Film Night - open to ALL AGES: small and big children,
(im)mature adults, and whoever else wants to join us! We'll be showing Polish Animated Films for Children from the last 60 years. It's a great
opportunity to see all that the Polish children have enjoyed from generation to generation! :) Presented pieces contain no violence and are
addressed not only to children but also to artistic cinema lovers. A great opportunity to meet Bolek & Lolek, Pyza, Reksio, and other famous
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characters from Polish toons and tales.
Bring friends and family! Snacks and soft drinks provided!
Polish Soc & Marzanna Drowning Party » college bar » 20th March 2011
Making, burning, and drowning of Marzanna and all this sacrifice for the long winter to leave for good! "Marzanna" will be prepared as a doll
clothed in female cloths who and then burned and sunk. Symbolically, this ritual represents the end of winter through the burning or drowning of
death ? in thus destroying death, the people were ridding themselves of the long, dark days of winter, and welcoming the rebirth that came with
spring.
Afterwards barbecue!
Polish Film Night for Women's Day - Rewers / The Reverse (2009) » Arts Millennium - Room 200 » 8th March 2011
We have decided to combine this event with the celebration of the Pancake Day and the Polish Fat Thursday ('doughnut day'). Therefore, during
the film night dedicated to women, we will travel in time to 1950s ? the beginning of Polish socialism, thanks to the great black comedy ? The
Reverse. During the screening, you will have an opportunity to taste home-made Polish doughnuts and Irish pancakes, and the ladies will receive
unusual gifts ? in the communist style, of course.
Polish Film Night - Tatarak/ Sweet Rush » Aras Na Mac Leinn - Large Acoustic Room (downstairs) » 22nd February 2011 This
Tuesday at 7 pm, we are showing another film in our weekly Polish Film Nights sessions. All invited! As usual, there will be snacks and soft
drinks for everyone! Come and enjoy the film with us! Tatarak is an emotional, artistic film about passing, death and loss. Mrs Marta lost both
sons in the Warsaw Uprising. After the war, she has to face her memories, aging and illness. Krystyna Janda, the actress, is trying to face life
after her beloved husband, Edward KBosiDski, passed away.
Polish Film Night - St Valentine's, Mala Moskwa / Little Moscow » Aras Na Mac Leinn - Large Acoustic Room
(downstairs) » 15th February 2011
This Tuesday, we are showing a great film about a passionate though forbidden love (for political reasons). The film is worth seeing not only for
its beautiful story and great acting, but also the powerful music - the songs of the Polish 'dark Angel', Ewa Demarczyk. The film, starring Polish
and Russian actors and presenting uneasy Polish-Soviet relations as the backdrop of this touching love story, is the best example of great
political and social changes both in Poland and Russia in recent decades. Not to be missed!The screening is FREE and FOR ALL! As usual, we
provide snacks and soft drinks - sweet Polish Valentine treats!
events)
7-week course for continuing students
events)
7-week beginners course
Polish Film Night - Moj Nikifor / My Nikifor » Aras Na Mac Leinn - Meeting Room 1&2 (upstairs) » 8th February 2011
Todays movie Moj Nikifor / My Nikifor, explores the beauty of Polish highlands (Krynica) and folk art. The film unveils the true story of a
friendship between a university-educated artist and a local naive-folk painter (Nikifor) that was both odd and against all odds.
All film screenings are FOR FREE and FOR ALL, there will also be Polish snacks and warm drinks provided - this week with a hint of Polish
highland cuisine.
Christmas cut-outs with Polish Soc » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 2 (upstairs) » 6th December 2010 Today we are going to
present a traditional Polish crafts technique:paper cut-outs and teach how to do it!
This is a great opportunity to make original Christmas cards and decorations for your home, family & friends!
The workshops are FREE for ALL (you can bring friends), and all materials and tutoring are provided! No specific skills/experience required!
Just bring your scissors :)
Polish Film Night - Dekalog / The Decalogue » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 2 (upstairs) » 6th December – 7th December
2010 (2 individual events) We'd like to invite you to the last 2 sessions of Polish Film Nights this year (2010). We're going to show Dekalog / the
Decalogue - a TV series by the famous Polish director, Krzysztof Kie[lowski (widely known for his Three Colours: Blue, White and Red). As
usual, the screening is FREE & OPEN to ALL, so you can bring your family and friends along! The occassion is also quite special, as Monday 6
Dec is celebrated in Poland as St Nicolas Day - this is when children get presents from Santa, and then again they find more presents under the
Christmas tree on 24/25 Dec (left there by an Angel or a Star this time)! Isn't it great to be a kid in Poland at Christmas? ;))
As the weather is quite chilly - we're going to serve hot winter tea and other Polish Christmas goodies :)
White&Red St Andrew's Night with Polish Soc » The Cellar » 27th November 2010 This year, we have decided to combine
our White & Red Party and St Andrew's Night, and the outcome is truly magical: WHITE & RED ANDRZEJKI PARTY!
On this special night all in white & red, we will play Polish music (and not only!), serve Polish food, and you will learn about your future from
professional Polish witches! ;) As usual, our events are FREE & OPEN for ALL!
Polish Film Night - Katedra / The Cathedral and other animated films » Arts Millennium Theatre 250 » 30th
November 2010
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Polish Soc would like to invite you to the Polish Film Night for St Andrew's. It is FREE and for ALL!
This Tuesday we are going to show Polish short animated films, so don't miss it! In THE CATHEDRAL
a man visits a mystical, organic building that looks like a medieval cathedral. The movie was made in 3d Studio Max by one person: Tomasz
Baginski, and it took him three years. There will also be other Polish animated movies shown during this session.
Polish Film Night - Wrozby Kumaka/ Unkenrufe » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 2 (upstairs) » 9th November 2010
We'd like to invite you to a very special event this week: Polish-German film night. POLISH AND GERMAN SOCS ARE CELEBRATING
TOGETHER:
92. anniversary of Poland's regained independence (11/11/1918)
21. anniversary of Berlin Wall fall / united Germany (09/11/1989)
and:30. anniversary of establishing Solidarity in GdaDsk
At this occasion we are showing: Polish Film Night - Wrozby Kumaka/ Unkenrufe. The action of this movie takes place in Danzig, 1989. In
Poland, communism is coming to an end, Berlin Wall falls in Germany. In one of the city streets Aleksandra, Polish bumps into Alexander,
German. This incident awakens complicated memories and love between the two, which challenges stereotypes on uneasy Polish-German
reconciliation. The film was shot in: Danzig, Vilnius, Dusseldorf, Naples, and Rome.
Halloween party with Polish Soc » The Skeff » 30th October 2010
Here's a great Halloween treat from the Polish Soc: event FREE and OPEN to ALL: a horrifically fancy-dress party-free finger-food, prizes for
the best Halloween costume and look
Polish Film Night - Dark » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 2 (upstairs) » 26th October 2010
Come and join us to watch this week movie...all welcome! Snacks provided...
Bowling with Polish Soc » Leisure World, next to Tesco » 18th October 2010
Join Polish Soc for some fun at bowling!
Polish Film Night - Bandyta / The Bandit » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 2 (upstairs) » 12th October 2010
Come and join Polish Soc! Polish snacks provided as usual...all welcome
Polish Language and Culture Course 2 » Block S, Room 109 » 5th October – 7th December 2010 (10 individual events)
2010-10-04, Bowling » Leisure World » 4th October 2010
2010-10-04, Bowling day: Monday, time: 20.00, place: Leisure World (to the right of Tesco in Headford Road), details: every-2-week meeting
of the Soc members. (bowling is for free! :)
Polish Language and Culture Course 1 » Block S, Room 109 » 4th October – 22nd November 2010 (8 individual events)
Pub & Disco » pub DOMA » 1st October 2010
2010-10-01, Pub&Disco day: Friday, time: 21.00, place: DOMA pub (to the left of Tesco in Headford Road) & Cental Park (from 24.00), details:
1st Polish Soc members meeting this year.
Committee 2010/2011
Soc Assistant: Arek Pietrowski
Secretary: Anna Sikora-Carelse
PR Officer Assistant: Magda Kuzma
Treasurer: Oliver Grant
Vice-Auditor: Mieszko Wilk
Auditor: Agnieszka Kaczmarczyk
PR Officer: Antonio Gallardo
Committee 2011/2012
Vice-Auditor: Oliver Grant
Auditor: Anna Sikora
Income
Expenditure
€473.52
Bank charge
€46.56
USC Grant
€2,200.00
Entertainment
€236.00
Total
€2,673.52
Materials
€127.16
€49.99
Reception
€53.53
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Income
Expenditure
Socs day expenses
€16.27
Teacher fees
€2,049.84
Expenditure Total
€2,579.35
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€94.17
Total
€2,673.52
Other Information
Political Discussion Soc
Welcome to PDS, ever friendly and willing to talk! Seriously we\'ll talk about anything! Why? Because anything - I mean
anything - can be made political. We\'ll make your attachment to your favourite teddy bear (The aptly named Mr Bear) an issue of
childhood politics which provides heated discussion and debate. Of course we could discuss governing politics if you really want
to but really don\'t be put off if that\'s not your first love. Politics is all around us in everything we say and do and most of the time
we love it! So we\'d love it if you talked to us, come annoy us (just not when we\'re eating) and we can welcome you into PDS!
Political Discussion Soc Events
Meet The Candidates » Kirwan Theatre » 8th March 2011
Hi guys, that time of year has come around once more when we must elect our next SU committee.
In the kirwan theatre on Tuesday, March 8th @ 8pm, you will have the opportunity to witness a debate, between all election candidates, with the
wonderful Mr Paddy Duffy. You will have the opportunity to ask the candidates any questions; and we hope by the time you leave you will
know who you will be voting for on Thursday.
We hope to see you at what will be a night of heated, and passionate debate and discussion.
Garret Fitzgerald : A Life In Politics » Kirwan Theatre » 7th February 2011
Former Taoiseach Dr Garret Fitzgerald will be adressing the society on his experiences in poliitcis, his feelings on his legacy as Taoiseach, and
his feelings on the current crisis. All are welcome to attend and ask Dr Fitzgerald any questions you may have.
The Political Discussion Society presents Eamon O Cuiv » Kirwan Theatre on Concourse » 24th January 2011
The Political Discussion Society presents Eamon O Cuiv at the Kirwan
at 8pm on Monday. Mr O Cuiv will be discussing government policy and
the upcoming election, and we urge you to come along to make your
voice heard.
An Audience with Eamon Gilmore » Cairnes Theatre, Concourse » 11th October 2010
The Political Discussion Society are hosting an audience with Eamon Gilmore, leader of the Labour Party where he will be presenting his stance
on the current political climate of the country and sharing his political ambitions. Speech followed by Q&A .
PDS Open Forum » meeting room 2 Aras Na Maclein » 20th September 2010
PDS Open Forum » the cube aras na mac leinn » 14th February 2011
Mad Men Marathon » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 16th February 2011
AGM » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 8th April 2011
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Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Patrick McCusker
Vice-Auditor: Meabh McDonnell
Secretary: Joseph Loughnane
Corresponding Secretary: Cormac O'Malley
PRO: Larkin Stephens
OCM: Eoghan Fallon
OCM: Cian Moran
Income
Expenditure
€1,772.80
Bank charge
€21.55
Balls
€310.60
Dinner
€115.00
USC Grant
€2,810.00
Printing
€1,766.60
Total
€4,893.40
Society accomm
€95.00
Speaker accomm
€350.00
Speaker travel
€95.00
Expenditure Total
€2,443.15
€345.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€2,450.25
Total
€4,893.40
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Paul O'Connor
Cian Moran
Meabh McDonnell
# ALIVE Students:
Treasurer
OCM
Vice-Auditor
60 hours
42 hours
64 hours
3 student
166 hours
Postgraduate Research Soc
2010-11 was the inaugural year of the PostGrad Research Society. Summer \'10 was spent setting up the society and drumming up
interest in it. Weekly events were set up to attract PostGrad students into joining the society and raising general awareness. These
weekly events were run throughout the year.
The main aim of the society was to create a way for PostGrad students to socialise together and share knowledge. Research based
PostGrads can feel isolated from the rest of university life and the society was set up to try and remedy this situation.
As well as the social side, events were run throughout the year for students gain knowledge in relevant fields. Members were
encouraged to share their experience and knowledge with each other.
Postgraduate Research Soc Events
Inkscape Tutorial » arts millenium - AM107 » 15th March 2011
"Inkscape is an open-source vector graphics editor similar to Adobe Illustrator, Corel Draw, Freehand, or Xara X and it is freely available. In
contrast to raster (bitmap) graphics editors such as Photoshop or Gimp, Inkscape stores its graphics in a vector format. This allows you to create
extremely high quality, non-pixelated images and diagrams. Inkscape can be used to illustrate publications, presentations, reports and theses. It
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can also be used to mock up software or hardware user interfaces and can import bitmap images for inclusion in diagrams. Inkscape is of great
use to people in all medical, scientific, technical, graphic design and business fields who require a convenient tool for illustrating their research,
concepts, designs, publications and presentations. A major selling point of Inkscape is the speed at which detailed, high-quality diagrams and
scientific/technical illustrations can be assembled and the re-usability of these illustrations."
You will need to bring your laptops as the computers in the room don't have it installed...please download and install this before the session, It
can be downloaded here under "Official Release Packages": http://inkscape.org/download/
Salsa Party » Red Square » 12th March 2011
Marcelo is organising a salsa party on March 12 at 8pm (until late) at Red Square Bar. Free for everyone who joined the previous or current salsa
course, E5 for everybody else. Email us to be put on the guestlist. Thanks to those of you who already have!
Presenting Skills » career seminar room » 8th March 2011
Fantastic course 8th March on key presenting skills - essential for those with a conference coming up over the summer!! Careers seminar room
6pm with Pamela Devins...there are still places left for this and its a really worthwhile hour spent, especially the new PhD/Masters students so
please e-mail and let me know if you'd like to attend (postgrad@socs.nuigalway.ie).
Creating and Maintaining a Blog » arts millenium » 2nd March 2011
Learn how to create and maintain an online blog during the course of your PhD. This is a very useful tool to keep track of your work and
motivate.
Writing Group » career seminar room » 1st March 2011
"It's a PhD, not a nobel Prize: How experienced examiners assess research theses". Thanks to those who have confirmed attendance, there are
still a few places should you like to come along - just have a read of the paper before and let us know you're attending.
Thesis Writing Workshop » Moore Institute » 15th February 2011
Come and listen to invited speaker Dr. Kelly Coate who will chat about some of the challenges of thesis writing and offer advice on ways in
which you might cope with these challenges. She will also offer ideas on how the PGR Soc might want to take forward its plans to develop more
academic activities for its members.
Barbara Heisserer will also be giving a short presentation on how the Soc and Pol group have formed a group and how they organise the sessions.
You can see their blog below
https://writingreadingclub.wordpress.com/
The evening will be followed by a light buffet and wine reception with the purpose of giving an opportunity for students to network and perhaps
develop small interdisciplinary support groups. 6pm Tonight ?Moore Seminar Room?, main arts/science concourse ? see interactive campus map
for location.
PostGrad Table Quiz » college bar » 1st February 2011
Table quiz in the back room of the College Bar. Come test your knowledge and see if you can win!
Dodgeball » kingfisher » 28th January – 18th February 2011 (4 individual events)
See if you can duck, dive and dodge your way past the other teams dodgeballs (and maybe a wrench or 2)
Salsa » massimo's » 26th January – 6th April 2011 (11 individual events)
Learn to salsa dance!
Christmas Party » college bar » 10th December 2010
You are all warmly invited to the Postgraduate Researchers Society Christmas Party Friday 10th December in the back room (Corrib Room) of
the College Bar from 7pm onwards.
If you are a new Postgrad this is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, we have a welcome team in black and white "Postgraduate" T-shirts,
so grab one of us and we will make you feel welcome! There are drinks vouchers, finger food, games, a Raffle, spot prizes, sign ups for next
years dodgeball tournament and Salsa classes, and of course the usual pizza and pitcher deals. It's guaranteed to be a great night!
We also have vouchers for drinks in town afterwards for a Massimo's takeover!!
Fun Run » aras na mac leinn » 16th November 2010
Fun run in aid of COPE Galway. Raise some money, get some fresh air, have some fun
Table Quiz » back room of the College Bar » 3rd November 2010
Table Quiz, come and grab a table with a group of mates, only €2 entry! 6 rounds of questions, and prizes for winners and runners up, best name
and most stupid answer!! A Jolly old Craic if ever there was one!
Halloween Party!!! » back room of the College Bar » 29th October 2010
Boo y'all! Fancy Dress Halloween Party, prizes to be won for winners of the scary games, also prizes for best and worst dressed!! Terrifying
Postgrad refreshments provided! DJ and Finger Food with an after party in Massimo's till late, so come along, dress up and get spooked!!! Only
E2, get your tickets at wednesday coffee morning or friday Pizza and Pitcher, and Socs Box, or e-mail us!!!
Pre-Ceile Meet and Greet » Upstairs, College Bar » 27th October 2010
Come and join our meet and greet for Postgrads with some free Finger Food upstairs in the College Bar before dancing the night away with the
SU Ceile in the college bar. Should be a cracking night and a great way to meet some new people!!
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Basketball » Kingfisher Gym » 15th October 2010
Basketball Baby!!! Starting with skills and game practice, this will develop into a league so come and set up teams and get to Kevin Durrant
standard, or perhaps the more familiar Michael Jordan, Lisa Leslie, Wilt Chamberlain or Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Ladies and Gentlemen and all
standards are welcome so get off the couch and come and have some ball in a basket fun!!
Ping Pong » Kingfisher Gym » 15th October 2010
Ping Pong!!! Or TT as the cool cats say, we have loads of room for you all to come and hit some balls. Similar to the way more popular beerpong, this is just as much fun, with a less painful head the next day and all equipment is available. For those of you who are interested, we can
even get a trainer and coach in if there are enough of us!! Innit! So come along, forget hammer time, this is TT time!!!
PostGrad Table Quiz » college bar » 6th October 2010
6 rounds including Geog, History and Politics, Animals, Pop culture, Science, Sports
College Bar back room. Prizes were 2 bottles wine and chocolates for winners, 1 bottle wine and chocolates for runners up, bottle of wine for
best name, 2 pitchers for most stupid answer
Pizza and Refreshments » College Bar » 25th June – 1st April 2011 (41 individual events)
Pizza and Refreshments for €10 in College Bar every Friday!
Live music, games and other activities taking place
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: William Daly
Treasurer: Ciara Staunton
PRO: Bonnie Long
Social Officer: Emma Brannlund
Secretary: Garry Higgins
Vice-Auditor: Kathryn Hughes
Sport's officer: Rosita Kouwenaar
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Bonnie Long
Kathryn Hughes
Garry Higgins
Shashank Sharma
Rosita Kouwenaar
Emma Brannlund
William Daly
# ALIVE Students:
Auditor
Secretary
Treasurer
Sports officer
Social Officer
Auditor
100 hours
200 hours
120 hours
200 hours
40 hours
250 hours
500 hours
7 student
1410 hours
Presidents Award (Gaisce) Soc
Throughout the year we held meetings, giving information about Gaisce, organising events and helping our members to achieve
their awards. Also this year we had a trip to Aran Islands on the 22nd to the 24th of October for our Bronze and Silver Applicants
which involved hill walking. We also had a table quiz held in the college bar which was a great success with great prizes and
games. We are currently finalising or Camino trip for Gold participants who shall be flying out at the end of May to undertake a
week of walking on the historical trails of Spain. For this, we had a meeting with guestspeakers who were previously on the trip.
Three of our members applied for their awards this year.
Presidents Award (Gaisce) Soc Events
General meeting/catch up!! » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 2nd February 2011
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just a quick meeting to see how everyone is getting on with their award and organising some trips!!
FREEE PIZZA!!!
Meeting!! » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 1 (upstairs) » 10th November 2010
Important for everyone to attend because you'll meet your PALs and they can help you with your activities and sign off your agreement form!
Bronze/Silver Adventure Trip to the Aran Islands! » Inis Mor » 22nd October – 24th October 2010 (3 individual events)
Our bi-annual bronze and silver adventure trip to the Aran Islands.
Three days and two nights of hiking and cycling around the island in order to complete the adventure section of the Gaisce award.
Gaisce Quiz » The College Bar » 13th October 2010
So you wanna get your hands on €101?
The first Gaisce fundraising event of the year.
A table quiz like no other, challenges, awesome prizes, and free FREE food.
€5/person €20 per table of 4
Free "refreshment" for each team member.
Meeting!! » meeting room 1 Aras Na Mclein ( directly about the help desk on 2nd floor as you enter Aras Na Mclein) » 6th October 2010
come along to the skills workshop tonight if you need help discovering your skills!!
also another chance to order hoodies!!and just if you need to ask some questions, we are here to help!!everyone welcome!!!
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Isabel Haugh
Secretary: Michelle Healy
Treasurer: Billy Stewart
Vice-Auditor: Frances Dennehy
Events Manager: Sorcha Farrell
Gold Pal: Lorraine Tansey
Vice - Events Manager: Lorcan Murray
PRO: Paul Herron
Income
Expenditure
€91.21
Affill/Mem fees
€450.00
Bank Charge
€13.27
Bank charge
€51.40
Fundraising
€211.00
Dinner
€173.95
Hoodies
€25.00
€200.00
€840.00
Society accomm
€641.00
Socs box Till
€555.00
Society transport
€752.00
USC Grant
€1,320.00
Socs day expenses
€12.00
Total
€3,055.48
Speaker accomm
€190.00
Speaker travel
€91.60
Teacher fees
€350.00
Expenditure Total
€2,911.95
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€143.53
Total
€3,055.48
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Sorcha Farrell
Michelle Healy
Christina Quinn
Billy Stewart
Events Manager and Bronze Pal
secretary
Volunteer
Treasurer
110 hours
70 hours
30 hours
33 hours
175
Paul Herron
Frances Dennehy
# ALIVE Students:
Public Relations Officer/ OCM
Vice Auditor
40 hours
40 hours
6 student
323 hours
Psychological Society
The main objective of our society was promote psychology within the university. We aimed to bring psychology to those with all
levels on interest or involvement in psychology, be they psychology students or those with a passing interest. With this in mind,
we endeavoured to arrange academic events which featured psychology topics which are ordinarily not covered in the
undergraduate syllabus. Such lectures this year included: lectures on sport psychology, eating disorders, criminal psychology and
positive psychology.
Psychological Society Events
Psych Soc go to Cardiff » CardiffAs » 29th January – 1st February 2011 (4 individual events)
As part of our partnership with psychsoc Cardiff, we will visit the city and university.
Psychology Student Congress » UCC » 1st April – 3rd April 2011 (3 individual events)
* The congress as you know is on the 1st and 2nd of April which is a Friday and Saturday. It will take place from 6pm on Friday where students
will enjoy a welcome from the psychology department, a guest speaker, and a social (food and band) before the big day
* The following day i.e. Saturday, there will be presentations from 9 until 5 (depending on number of attendees, this may be earlier). This is
followed by a guest speaker, dinner, awards, until about 10pm and a large social (band and dj) late into the night.
Counselling Psychology » Am250 » 24th March 2011
or anyone interested in pursuing study or a career in the field of Counseling psychology should come along to the Cairnes theatre at 7 next
Tuesday, the 9th of March. Tammie Scott will be giving an insight into life as a counseling psychologist and how to go about becoming on
PSI Presentation Workshop » Cois Abhainn » 23rd March 2011
The presentation workshop is going to be on the 23rd of March (next Wedenesday) at 6:30 in the lecture room downstairs in Cois Abhainn. I've
attached a poster with all the details. You are going to heve to email studentassociation@psihq.ie to register and state whether you are a psi
member or not. It's free for members and ?10 for non-members. However, if you choos to join on the night you can pay ?25 for the workshop
and membership for the year (so effectively the workshop would be free). I hope you can all make it and if one or two could volunteer to do a
draft presentation on the night, that'd be perfect. Denis O'Hora (a judge at the congress) may be coming along to give any advice and tips he has
along with that from Aileen and Brendan.
Psych Soc Football Tournament - Take on the lecturers! » Corrib Village - Astro Turf Cages » 10th March 2011
We'll be hosting a charity football tournament in the Corrib Village cages next Thursday the 10th from 5 till 7 followed by a free refreshments
and finger food in the college bar and onto town. We're looking for teams of 5 and its ?5 to play. The lecturers have their own team ready to take
us students on. Dr. Denis O'Hora, Dr. Padraic Mac Neela and Dr. Brian McGuire are confirmed.
Understanding Eating Disorders » Tyndall Theatre » 23rd February 2011
Deirdre Cowman (Acting Service Co-Ordinator at Bodywhys) will give an introduction to the signs, symptoms and causes of eating disorders
and outline how to support someone with an eating disorder.
There will be time for discussion and questions and an opportunity to find out about the local Bodywhys Galway support group.
Positive Psychology » IT 125G » 23rd November 2010
Dr. Zelda Di Blasi a member of the Applied psychology department who has developed modules about positive psychology and carried out
research in the area will be giving a general introduction to the field of positive psychology, focusing specifically on studies that examined the
relationship between positive emotions and health, providing scientific evidence for this link, and explaining how positive emotions such as
happiness, mindfulness and optimism can be enhanced to increase wellbeing and performance. This research is based on controlled trials, some
of which we have been conducting here in UCC in the past few years.
Sports Psychology » Mc Munn theatre - Concourse » 18th November 2010
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Niamh Flynn, DHP BA MMEDSCI MBA, director of Bodywatch Ltd, the successful Sport Psychology company based in The Galway Clinic
will be coming in to speak to us about sports psychology.
Forensic Psychology: Helping the Police with their Inquiries » Cairnes theatre » 9th November 2010
Forensic Clinical Psychologist Dr. John Bogue will be presenting a lecture for the Psychological Society . Having previously worked as Senior
Clinical Psychologist with The Irish Prison Service, Dr. Bogue specialises in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and criminal casework with
the talk sure to be enjoyable and engaging for all those with an interest in the topic or Psychology in general.
Psych Soc Committee Meeting » Art Room » 19th October 2010
Committee meeting to talk about the upcoming events and finalize dates, any members who want to get involved can come along!
Psych Soc Table Quiz - Mental Health Week » College bar » 12th October 2010
Come to the college bar for a table quiz to promote Mental Health Week!
Themed rounds - general knowledge, music, sport etc. etc.
€5 in - €20 per tableTop prize €100!!Plenty of other prizes!!
Free food!!
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Peter O'Reilly
Vice-Auditor: Owen Harney
Secretary: David Egan
Co Vice-Auditor: Chris Noone
Treasurer: Sinead Carroll
OCM: Katie McMeekin
PRO: Martina Dwyer
OCM: Marlo Verket
PRO: Triona Ni Dhuibhir
OCM: William Arnold
OCM: MÃ©adhbh Brosnan
OCM: Aishling Clancy
OCM: Aidan Fitzsimons
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Ruth Ni Bheolain
OCM: Jonathan Dowling
OCM: Muiris O'Connell
OCM: Lynda Naughton
OCM: Fiona O'Donovan
OCM: Orla O'Callaghan
OCM: Jessica Killilea
Income
Expenditure
€214.93
Bank charge
€17.98
Bank Charge
€9.08
Dinner
€45.00
Fundraising
€400.00
Hoodies
€150.00
€150.00
Reception
€205.00
Socs box Till
€1,260.00
Returned Socs Money
€273.30
USC Grant
€1,650.00
Society accomm
€1,603.32
Total
€3,684.01
Society transport
€809.80
Speaker accomm
€50.00
Expenditure Total
€3,154.40
€300.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€529.61
Total
€3,684.01
Other Information
We held 5 committee meetings during the year. We have held our AGM. Our total membership stands at 457 members.
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ALIVE Hours
Chris Noone
Owen Harney
David Egan
Triona Ni Dhuibhir
Peter O'Reilly
William Arnold
Aishling Clancy
# ALIVE Students:
PRO
Vice-Auditor
Secretary
Committee member
Auditor
Secretary
OCM
104 hours
102 hours
40 hours
20 hours
100 hours
30 hours
40 hours
7 student
436 hours
Quiz Soc
Quiz Soc is a collaborative society who produce and run table quizzes as well as many other events! Most of our quizzes help to
raise money for charities and we try to integrate with other societies as much as possible.
Quiz Soc Events
Harry Potter Party » college bar » 1st December 2010
Quiz Soc joined forces with Nom Soc and Art Soc to produce a Harry Potter Party. There was a table quiz as well as other fun foody events!
Meet and Greet Quiz Soc Night! » aras na mac leinn - meeting room 2 (upstairs) » 29th September 2010 Do you love Quizes?
Looking to meet a few more people on campus who have similar interests? Why not come join Quiz Soc for a meet and greet session on
Wednesday the 29th? We are looking to meet new first years and full year international students who want to help out with running quizes this
year. Snacks and drinks will be served and craic will be had! See you there!
Committee 2010/2011
Vice-Auditor: Christina Folsom
Erasmus Rep: Cillian McMahon
Income
Expenditure
€113.75
Bank charge
€12.31
USC Grant
€20.00
Expenditure Total
€12.31
Total
€133.75
€30.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€121.44
Total
€133.75
Other Information
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RadioSoc
This year Radiosoc served the purpose of introducing new students to the world of radio and the campus station Flirt FM.
Introductory meetings and training sessions were held at the beginning of the year which were later followed up by a libel/media
law lecture presented by Marie McGonagle and then a trip to UCC for CROALs 2011 Campus Connections.
RadioSoc Events
Campus Connections » UCC (NUIG bus leaving the quad Friday morning) » 26th November – 28th November 2010 (3 individual
events)
Campus Connections is an annual event that brings together campus radio stations in Ireland for a day of advanced training and networking, this
year Cork Campus Radio 98.3FM are hosting.
The workshops will include
Libel Law & Social Networking,
Sound and Vision for you and your station
Show Prep.
During the day studio tours will be given also demos of our mobile broadcast unit during the breaks.
Registration is at 11:30 on the 27th
Travel, accommodation , lunch and dinner is taken care of so all you need to cover is a good night out in Cork.
If your interested contact your station manager as soon as you can as places are numbered.
Media law/libel lecture » IT250 » 27th October 2010
Marie McGonagle from the faculty of Law gives a presentation on media laws in Ireland today. It extensively covers law and libel relevant to
print and radio and is essential for all involved with Sin newspaper, Radiosoc and Flirt FM.
Radio Introduction Evening » aras na mac leinn - The View » 22nd September 2010
A meet and greet for new people interested in radio, meet the crew behind Flirt FM and sign up for your very own radio show.
Training and Introduction » The View, Aras na Mac Leinn » 22nd September 2010
We're holding a meet and greet at 9pm in the view upstairs in Aras na Mac Leinn. It's a great chance to meet the people behind the station and
let's us get to know you lovely freshers and get you into radio.
Radio Soc EGM and Flirt Introduction (pt 2) » The Art Room, Aras na Mac Leinn » 27th September 2010
we're gonna meet to fill up the committee spots and have a quick think on the year ahead, after that we'll be doing a run down of last weeks
meeting for those that missed it (basic introduction to Flirt FM and doing shows here), People that were at Thursdays meet can take off then if
they want, or stick around to hear more great stuff about the station!
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Darragh O'Connor
Vice-Auditor: Conor Lane
Secretary: Melissa Mannion
Treasurer: Robin Allen
P.R.O: Brian Clarke
O.C.M: Rory Bowens
O.C.M: Charlotte Pym
O.C.M: Feidhlim Seoighe
O.C.M: Claire Mullane
O.C.M: Aine O'Reilly
O.C.M: Shauna Brereton
O.C.M: Niamh O'Brien
O.C.M: Seagh MacSiurdain
O.C.M: Marianna Donnart
Income
Expenditure
€1,373.06
Bank charge
€19.64
Bank Charge
€8.60
Returned Socs Money
€785.00
USC Grant
€30.00
Teacher fees
€589.50
Total
€1,411.66
Expenditure Total
€1,394.14
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
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Income
Expenditure
€17.52
Total
€1,411.66
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Conor Lane
Niamh O'Brien
Darragh O'Connor
Vice-auditor
OCM/Presenter
Auditor
80 hours
20 hours
100 hours
Rock Soc
This year Rock soc organised quite a few events. We had several showcases featuring students bands in the galway area, we were
part of the Hydrogen event which unfortunately got cancelled , we had two EGM's. We have organised quite a few events outside
of the college including Rock/Metal/Punk DJ night in Sally longs,ROCK SOC Presents \"I WAS THERE\" @ Kelly\'s and we are
associated with events such as A.W.O.L Tattoos and Piercing Grand Opening night! in Sally Longs. We are also hoping to keep
organising events into the summer such as more showcases and gigs in the Galway area.
Rock Soc Events
Wizards of Firetop Mountain/Absolutist/Anderson Mesa/Seven Even » Aras na nGael » 10th April 2011
US vs THEM, in association with ROCK SOC, presents:
Wizards Of Fire Top Mountain- Dublin Doom
Absolutist- Aberdeen Sludge Crust
Anderson Mesa- Sadly the Last Ever Galway show
Seven Even- New Dunmore 90's Emo.€6 -Doors 20:30
Alternative DJ Night with Daniel Hielscher » Sally Long's » 8th April 2011
Rock soc in association with Us vs THEM's Daniel Hielscher present the weekly Alternatve DJ set at Sally Long's
Providing the banging sounds of Metal/Punk/Hardcore and everything in between...
Set kicks off from 21:30. Free Admission
Alternative DJ Night » Sally Long's » 1st April 2011
US vs THEM in association with Rock Soc, presents the weekly Alternative DJ night, with Daniel Hielscher at the helm, banging out
metal/punk/rock/hardcore and everything in between!!! Free Admission!! 21:30 onward ROCK SOC Presents "I WAS THERE" @
Kelly's » Kelly's Bar, Galway » 19th April 2011 ROCK SOC is proud to present our first off campus gig!
Featuring Galway's finest alternative acts....
NeverNoodz
http://www.facebook.com/pages/NeverNoodz/147121605313952
Violins Is Not The Answer
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Violins-Is-Not-The-Answer/182589195116273
DeadHorse
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=133960483302784&ref=ts
Plus support! Doors 8pm €6. see main event page for details: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=100865649996890
A.W.O.L Tattoos and Piercing Grand Opening night! » Sally Long's Abbeygate Street Galway » 9th April – 10th April 2011
(2 individual events) Our friends at A.W.O.L Tattoo and Piercing are hosting their grand opening night in Sally's, We at Rock Soc want to
support their venture as this sets the stage to finally bring to Galway a truly amazing alternative social scene. The night promises to be fantastic
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with performances from Dublin's own SEDETTES of SEDITION INDUSTRIES (in association with DR SKETCHY'S DUBLIN), Solo
performance by Lucy Rheinheart, Dixie dread and Pixie Spitfire, the amazeballs trio SKELETON CREW fulfilling your punk and psychobilly
needs and the awesome D.J greatness that is Gareth Cummins of DAMAGED Punk Club Dublin! There will be enough demonic entertainment
to traumatise a herd of Elephants!!!
Check out the official event page on Facebook for more details, you can find A.W.O.L beside Sally's. See you all there!!!
Estel & Fuzz Orchestra » Aras na nGael » 31st March 2011 ROCK SOC in association with USvsTHEM presents:
Estel
http://www.myspace.com/estelrocks
Fuzz Orchestra
http://www.myspace.com/fuzzorchestra
with support from
We Come In Pieces
Gummidge. Arus Na nGael Thursday 31st March €6
Hands Up Who Wants To Die/Menfolk/Rites/Christians Vs Lions » Kelly's Bar - Galway » 24th March 2011
USvsTHEM presents in association with Rock Soc,
Hands Up Who Wants To Die
http://www.myspace.com/theapocalypsehasbegun
Menfolk (Denmark)http://www.myspace.com/menfolk
Riteshttp://www.myspace.com/ritesgalway
Christians vs Lions: www.myspace.com/desperationformen
Kellys - Thursday 24th March 8pm- adm: €6
Alternative DJ Night » Sally Long's » 18th March 2011 ROCK SOC in association wit US vs THEM presents our weekly DJ set in
Sally's from 21:30 onwards.Free AdmissionMetal/Punk/Hardcore/Rock
Such Gold- NY Melodic Hardcore Punk,Starters,Morning Lights and Vagrants » Richardson's Pub Eyre SQ » 12th
March 2011 Us vs THEM, in association with Rock Soc, presents Such Gold- NY Melodic Hardcore Punk,Starters,Morning Lights and
Vagrants.
Starters- Passionate Melodic Punk from Dublin
Morning Lights- Up Tempo Melodic Punk
Vagrants-Fast HC
Get your stomping boots on folks!!
Rock/Metal/Punk DJ night » Sally Long's » 11th March – 12th March 2011 US vs THEM in association with ROCK SOC present a
weekly alternative DJ night in Sally long's.Rock - Metal – Punk! FREE ADMISSION!!!
Rock Soc EGM » Meeting Room 1 Aras Na Mac Leinn ( directly above the help desk on 2nd floor as you enter Aras Na Mac leinn) » 2nd
March 2011
Rock Soc will be discussing it's future and restructuring it's committee.
Raise a Glass to Dimebag Darrell and John Lennon Day » Sally Longs » 8th December – 9th December 2010 (2 individual
events)
Dimebag Darrell Abbot and John Lennon were born on December 8th. It seems only fitting to celebrate the great contribution they both made to
music and culture on a global scale.
Rock Soc Showcase » the HUB, Aras na Mac Leinn » 18th November 2010
Live Student Bands From NUIG will be playing from 16:00 to 18:00.
Lexington 125
The Colour of Bob
Humdrum Flounder
Rock Soc showcase » the HUB, Aras na Mac Leinn » 16th November 2010
Live Student Bands From NUIG will be playing from 16:00 to 18:00.
Skyboy
Rock Soc Showcase » the HUB, Aras na Mac Leinn » 15th November 2010
Live Student Bands from NUIG will be playing between 16:00 and 8:00
The COK Idea
Dead Horse
Rock Soc EGM » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 2nd November 2010
We will be electing our first official committee. If you are interested in taking a committee position we'd like to hear from you! Refreshments
will be served and some snacks.
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Rock Soc Meeting » meeting room 1 Aras Na Mclein ( directly about the help desk on 2nd floor as you enter Aras Na Mclein) » 26th
October 2010
This meeting will discuss our plans for music week, our regular events, and we will be looking for members to volunteer their time to the society.
We are looking for people to:
design posters/flyers,
help distribute posters flyers,
manage lessons and tutors,
help organising bands, PA and lighting for our gigs,
help the running of our flirt.fm show,
scout for bands to take part in out showcases.
All are welcome so please come along!
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Graham Keane
Vice-Auditor: Michael Pentzin
Secretary: Josephine Carlin
PRO: Michael Joyce
OCM: Jane Hanberry
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Paul O'Connor
Enda Scanlon
Josephine Carlin
Treasurer
39 hours
PRO
Secretary
10 hours
100 hours
Rotaract Soc
The society‟s motto is „Service above Self‟, an objective it obtains through service projects, event organisation and its members
addressing the communities physical and social needs while promoting international understanding and peace through a
framework of friendship and service. We are the youth branch of the Rotary club and are part of an international organisation.
Rotaract SOC is now in its fifth year here in NUI Galway and its 42st year worldwide. We strive to give back to the community
while having the craic! We volunteer within the community, with local organisations as well as fundraising for charities that we
feel need our support. We help causes that we feel are relevant to students today by organising fun social events, sporting events,
and our biggest event Socs in the City Fashion Show which takes place in November and is a huge undertaking with training the
models, sourcing the clothes and organising the venue and entertainment.
Rotaract Soc Events
Jersey Break » College Bar » 24th March 2011
An American themed party. Spring Break American Games! Sign your team up for the Jersey Break Challenge from 7pm. Dress up as your
favourite American personality!!! Prizes for the winners and best dressed! DJ Byrno playing till late.
Rotaract Weekly Meeting » AM 110 » 17th January – 28th March 2011 (11 individual events)
We'll be organising more events for our chosen charities and societies nights out :)
NUIG's Christmas Day » College Bar then Central Park Niteclub » 25th November 2010
UCD, NUIM, DCU and UCC all have one..now we do too! NUIG's Chrsitmas Day is back for its 2nd year and it promises to be bigger and
better than last year. Christmas Dinner will be available in the College Bar during carvery hours, with a DJ playing all the usual Christmas tunes
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from 7pm that evening. The party continues then in Central Park Niteclub with free admission for everyone in the College Bar that night. Hope
to see you all there!
Socs in the City Fashion Show 2010 » Radisson SAS, Galway » 18th November 2010
The 5th annual Socs in the City Fashion Show takes place this year in the Radisson, Galway. It promises to be an unforgetable night with the
party continuing in Central Park night-club after the show. Free entry with a valid ticket. Hope to see you all there!
Socs in the City Launch Party » Townhouse Bar then Central Park Niteclub » 1st November 2010
The Socs in the City Launch Party takes place this year in the Townhouse Bar beside the Spanish Arch. It promises to be a great night with the
party continuing in Central Park Niteclub afterwards. Hope to see you all there!
Rotaract Weekly Meeting » AM110 » 20th September – 22nd November 2010 (10 individual events)
Organising events each week such as the Fashion Show, Christmas Day, Dodgeball and weekly volunteering.
Committee 2010/2011
OCM: Ciara Brady
Vice-Auditor: Deirdre Kirwan
Auditor: Ultan Roe
Social Chair: Etain Byrne
Web Master: Aisling Daly
Secretary: David Egan
Charities Officer 2: Simone Donnellan
1st Year Liason: Eimear O'Reilly
Treasurer: Aisling Switzer
Semester 1 secretary: Sarah Lyons
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Aine Cooke
Vice-Auditor: Catherine Lowe
Treasurer: Deirdre Kirwan
Income
Expenditure
€2,198.98
Bank charge
€48.20
Fundraising
€5,749.00
Costumes
€30.00
Socs box Till
€1,565.00
Entertainment
€4,939.45
Sponsorship
€500.00
Fundraising/charity
€2,955.00
USC Grant
€3,700.00
Society accomm
€1,319.50
Total
€13,712.98
Society transport
€3,639.00
Speaker travel
€30.00
Expenditure Total
€12,961.15
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€751.83
Total
€13,712.98
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
David Egan
Findabhair Ni Fhaolain
Christina Quinn
Kelley McCafferty
Patricia Callanan
Mary Breen
Deirdre Kirwan
Secretary
Volunteer, Model in the NUIG Socs in the City
fashion show
Fundraiser
PRO /Volunteer/International Affairs Officer
Fundraiser/Volunteer/Stylist
Volunteer
Vice-Auditor Fashion show director
40 hours
70 hours
5 hours
200 hours
170 hours
100 hours
700 hours
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Etain Byrne
Catherine Lowe
Ciara Brady
social chair and head stylist for fashion show 370 hours
Assistant Director and Fundraiser
80 hours
Rotary Liason
505 hours
Rovers
The aims of Rover Soc are to:
1. Allow existing Rover Scouts to gather socially.
-This helps renew interest for anyone who may have given up on Scouting previously.
-It helps to train new leaders, which are often in very short supply in scouting groups.
-This contributes to the social aspect of students‟ lives as teamwork is unavoidable throughout our activities.
-Even outside of the college year, various Scouting groups could organize joint-group activities amongst themselves through
contacts made in this society.
2. Allow current non-scouts to engage in and sample what Scouts has to offer.
-Since many activities involve students living and working in close quarters with each other, Rovers is strictly an over-18s society.
As such, this society is only able to take in non-scouts who are 18.
-However, we feel that it‟s very important to allow non-scouts to join so they can get a taste of all that Scouting Ireland has to
offer.
-We hope that these non-scouts would be motivated to join their local group after engaging (and having a good time) in some
social activities.
Rover Scouts Events
Rover Soc - Weekend Away » National Water activity Centre, Killaloe » 4th March – 5th March 2011 (2 individual events)
Friday evening - Bus from Galway, arrive, unpack, watch loads of DVDs etc...
Saturday morning - Get dropped off at Broadford and walk back over the hill to Killaloe
Saturday evening - Drop everyone off in Killaloe/Ballina for 'free time'. We have the option of going to Limerick for the cinema, but we can
decide on that later.
Sunday morning - Wake up, pack up, mess around, bus back to Galway.
'Get wet for charity' challenge » aras na mac leinn » 1st February 2011
A college-week fundraiser with games involving water balloons
Rover Scouts First Meeting » The Space - Aras na Mac Leinn » 18th January 2011
Come and find out about our new Society. We will be making plans and electing a committee. All welcome.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Sean Mooney
Vice-Auditor: Ronan O'Keeffe
Treasurer: Carl Byrne
Secretary: Keith Webster
Extraordinary Committee Member (female):
Claire McCallion
Extraordinary Committee Member (male):
Cillian Lineen
Public Relations Officer: Aine O'Reilly
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Claire McCallion
Extraordinary Committee Member (female)
18 hours
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Sinn Fein Soc
We held weekly meetings during the year and went on a number of trips. As it was an election year we were also very busy
supporting our candidates.
Sinn Fein Soc Events
Ogra Shinn Fein Soc » AC 216 - Down Behind the Bank Of Ireland » 28th September – 30th November 2010 (10 individual events)
Why not come along to Ogra Shinn Fein Socs weekly meeting.
At our meeting we will be discussing many topics that relate to the students in the College and the Politics of our Country.
So why not come along to the weekly meeting for a bit of banter and some good aul craic and see if our position appeals to you.
All Students are most welcome!
Ogra Shinn Fein Soc » Meeting Room 1, Aras Na MacLeinn » 16th September 2010
All are welcome to our first Meeting Which will be held in Meeting Room 1 in Aras NA MacLeinn.
At this meetin we aim to give Everyone an Overview of The Party,what our Party is about.
All are most welcome to attend and everybodies participation is welcomed.
See all of you there!
Ogra Shinn Fein Soc » IT Building - Meet in the Lobby » 21st September 2010
Come along to The weekly meeting of SinnFein, Find out more about the Party of the future.
Air your views and ideas on ways we could move forward. All Welcome to attend. Hope to see you there @ 7
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Conor Stitt
Treasurer: Conor McManus
Oifigeach Na Geailge: Senan MacAoidh
Income
Expenditure
€1,189.44
Bank charge
€19.92
Bank Charge
€10.14
Returned Socs Money
€705.78
€59.00
Society transport
€200.00
USC Grant
€70.00
Expenditure Total
€925.70
Total
€1,328.58
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€402.88
Total
€1,328.58
Other Information
Skeptic Soc
Skeptic Soc had a quiet year, due to most of our founding committee going on Erasmus. The rest of our committee were extremely
busy due to Postgraduate studies and other academic work. We kept the society otherwise active by running four events this year.
Next year the society will be far more active, with all of our founding committee being back in NUI Galway. We already have a
list of planned skeptical events which we are really looking forward to running on and off campus. Stay tuned!
Skeptic Soc Events
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Mike Garde (Dialogue Ireland) "Cultism and New Religous Movements in Ireland" » AM250 » 1st December
2010
Ireland, like most European countries, has in recent decades been experiencing the presence of New Religious Movements (NRMs), sometimes
referred to as "cults" or (in some continental countries) "sects". The term NRM can be understood to include spiritual as well as religious
movements properly so called. "New" may refer to movements that have been founded mainly over the past fifty years, though older movements
are sometimes included.
Mike Garde (Dialogue ireland) will give a talk on the phenomenon of NRMs in Ireland and highlight many of the tricks leaders employ to
maintain power over their followers
Dr Paul O'Donoghue œWhat to Believe: Skeptics and true believers.• » IT250 » 24th November 2010
What we believe informs and dictates our actions and therefore may result in consequences that are detrimental to our physical and
psychological wellbeing. This presentation will explore a range of systems that vie for our attention, particularly through the popular media and
will critique these from a scientific perspective. It will also be argued that the public promotion of science and critical thinking is crucial in
society today as a defense against potentially dangerous claims and notions
An evening of "Bullshit" and refreshments » Dillon Theatre » 24th October 2010
Our first social event of the year! Wooop. This is the start of our weekly screenings of the programme "Bullshit", followed by some in depth
discussions on all things skeptical in the pub afterwards. The first episodes that we are going to show is "Alternative therapies" and "Life
coaching". Sure it may be as biased as hell which is something we may abhor but screw it, its funny.
Public Lecture - Stem Cell Research » AM 110 » 6th October 2010
To celebrate International Stem Cell Awareness Day, NUI Skeptics Society have invited two directors of the Irish Stem Cell Foundation
(www.irishstemcellfoundation.org) Dr. Stephen Sullivan and Martin Codyre to discuss the increasingly complex issue of Stem Cell Research.
There will be a Q & A and refreshments afterwards.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Niall McGinty
Secretary: Aaron Hastings
Vice-Auditor: Shane Tuohy
Treasurer: Patrick O'Flaherty
OCM: Claire McNelis
OCM: Megan MacCourt
OCM: Constance Corry
OCM: Owen Harney
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Charles Doyle
Income
Expenditure
€621.56
Bank charge
€34.77
USC Grant
€1,600.00
Dinner
€196.92
Total
€2,221.56
€225.00
Returned Socs Money
€1,489.97
Society transport
€27.40
Speaker accomm
€50.00
Speaker travel
€43.00
Expenditure Total
€2,067.06
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
Total
€154.50
€2,221.56
Other Information
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ALIVE Hours
Aaron Hastings
Secretary
10 hours
Slainte Soc.
This year Slainte really built on the successes of previous years while expanding the society\'s remit as a student lead health
promotion society. We got off to a flying start this year with a 50c clinic where we measured BMI and blood pressure of over 100
students. We highlighted the importance of diet and exercise to all who attended and had a range of information leaflets available
to all students and staff in attendance. All money raised was donated to the Movember campaign in which we participated with the
Students Union. As part of Movember many of our members donated their faces for a month in order to both raise awareness
about mens health issues and to raise money for charity. We also held a table quiz in the college bar as part of Healthy Living
Week which despite a small turnout was a great success.
This year we ran the 6th annual Teddy Bear Hospital in January, the event was attended by over 1300 children from over 30
schools in Galway city and county. The event received extensive media coverage both locally and nationally. As a society who
strongly supports the Irish language we ensured that there were sufficient volunteers on hand to engage with students from
Gaeltacht areas. We received very positive feedback from parents teachers and indeed students themselves. We hope to build on
this success next year with a bigger and more focused event.
This year also saw the return of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service to NUI Galway after a significant absence. We were
extremely proud of the staff and students who attended over the 2 days. The demand far exceeded our expectations and a return
visit is planned for Semester 1 next year.
Slainte Soc. Events
Blood Donation Clinic » The Cube ?ras na Mac L?inn » 29th March – 30th March 2011 (2 individual events)
Sl?inte Soc and the IBTS are bringing a blood donation clinic to NUI Galway's ?ras na Mac L?inn.
50c Clinic » the HUB » 2nd November 2010
Come along and have your blood pressure and BMI checked for only 50c.
All proceeds to Movember in association with NUI Galway Students Union.
Teddy Bear Hosital » bailey allen hall » 27th January – 28th January 2011 (2 individual events)
SlainteSoc hosts the 6th Annual Teddy Bear Hospital. The event is designed to show young children that going to the doctor and medical
procedures are not so scary after all. If you're interested in volunteering drop us a line at slainte@socs.nuigalway.ie
Teddy Bear Hospital - Information Evening » Dillon Theatre » 19th January 2011
Information Evening for all those interested in attending this year's Teddy Bear Hospital.
Movember Table Quiz » college bar » 15th November 2010
Slainte Soc hosts their annual table quiz in the College Bar. €5 per person, teams of 4.Great fun guaranteed! Spot prizes on the night! This year
all funds raised will be going to support the NUI Galway Students Union team for Movember. It's a really worthy cause and well worth
supporting!
Teddy Bear Hosital » bailey allen hall » 27th January – 28th January 2011 (2 individual events)
SlainteSoc hosts the 6th Annual Teddy Bear Hospital. The event is designed to show young children that going to the doctor and medical
procedures are not so scary after all. If you're interested in volunteering drop us a line at slainte@socs.nuigalway.ie
Teddy Bear Hospital - Information Evening » Dillon Theatre » 19th January 2011
Information Evening for all those interested in attending this year's Teddy Bear Hospital.
Movember Table Quiz » college bar » 15th November 2010
SlÃ¡inte Soc hosts their annual table quiz in the College Bar. €5 per person, teams of 4.Great fun guaranteed! Spot prizes on the night! This year
all funds raised will be going to support the NUI Galway Students Union team for Movember. It's a really worthy cause and well worth
supporting!
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Committee 2010/2011
OCM: Michael McNamara
OCM: Mairtin O'Maolain
OCM: Fergus Keane
OCM: Laura Morrison
PRO: Maria Duignan
Auditor: Bryan Reidy
Secretary: Michelle Furey
OCM: Yvonne Lillis
OCM: Claire Kearney
Vice-Auditor: Mohammed Hamza
Treasurer: Stephen Chiu
OCM: Kathleen McDonnell
Income
Expenditure
€7.07
Bank charge
€6.75
Sponsorship
€218.46
Costumes
€170.00
USC Grant
€1,055.00
Equipment misc
€1,071.75
Total
€1,280.53
Makeup/Props
€17.97
Materials
€13.46
Expenditure Total
€1,279.93
€225.00
Cash In Hand
€0.28
€0.32
Total
€1,280.53
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Laura Hennessy
Carl Byrne
Bryan Reidy
Sinead Coen
Mohammed Hamza
Sarah O'Dwyer
Tomas Costelloe
Aoife Kirk
Lorna O'Dwyer
Niamh Crowley
Kevin Davoren
Natrah Abd Manan
Evelyn Fennelly
Maria Duignan
Orla Harney
Sinead Lally
Matthew Sheridan
Laura Reynolds
Caoimhe O'Sullivan
Hanin Hamza
Volunteer
Volunteer
Auditor
volunteer
Vice Auditor
Teddy Bear Hospital Doctor
Doctor at Teddy Bear Hospital
Volunteer at Teddy Bear Hospital
Teddy bear hospital volunteer
Member
Teddy Bear Hospital
Teddy Bear Hospital Doctor
Volunteer
Ordinary Society Member
PRO
Volunteer
volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer
Volunteer at Teddy Bear Hospital
Volunteer
25 hours
10 hours
440 hours
6 hours
430 hours
6 hours
8 hours
9 hours
3 hours
5 hours
4 hours
8 hours
5 hours
25 hours
30 hours
25 hours
8 hours
8 hours
4 hours
6 hours
25 hours
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Mairtin O'Maolain
Tomas O'Flatharta
OCM
Teddy Bear Hospital Volunteer
20 hours
7 hours
St. Vincent de Paul
This year, St. Vincent de Paul Society recruited new members, and tried new things. We were trying to learn from the example of
the bigger SVP societies in Dublin, Maynooth, etc. We learned that they had activities such as a food collection, and guest
speakers. Therefore, we held a food and toy collection in the run-up to Christmas. Students donated food and toys, which were
then distributed by Galway Area SVP.
We also organised a talk with a guest speaker-Fr. Peter Mc Verry. This was a great success, and it was a very inspiring evening.
As was the case last year, it was at times difficult to organise events and meetings, due to our small membership base. For
example, we had organised a table-quiz, but we had to cancel it due to a very small turn-out. this was an education in itself,
however, as we learned that we would really need to increase the amount of publicity we do for our events. It also would be a
good idea for us to team up with another society for these events, to gaurantee a good turn-out.
It was also difficult to organise our AGM, as exams were approaching, and people were not all available at the same time. It will
be necessary now to hold the AGM next September instead. The lesson here is to organise the AGM much earlier in years to come.
Overall, however, it was a good year, and we raised over 300 Euro for Galway area SVP, and lots of fun.
St. Vincent de Paul Events
Fundraising Table Quiz-The theme is "Ireland" » College Bar » 14th March 2011
Come along and have lots of fun at our table quiz. It's in aid of a wonderful cause- Galway St. Vincent de Paul. At 20 Euro per table, this
promises to be a night of great entertainment, spot prizes and fun. All of the questions will have an Irish theme, as it is Seactain na Gaeilge, and
the week of St. Patrick's Day.
Guest Speaker-Fr. Peter Mc Verry » Dillon Theatre, arts concourse » 21st March 2011
Next Monday 21st, we have a very interesting guest speaker-Fr. Peter Mc Verry. He will speak at 6pm in the Dillon Theatre, on the concourse.
Fr. Mc Verry has worked with young homeless people in Dublin for more than 30 years. In 1979, he opened a hostel for homeless people in
Dublin, and since then, he has also formed the Peter McVerry Trust, a charitable organisation, raising much needed funds for support services
for the young homeless community in Dublin. The talk promises to be both insightful and inspiring. The event is free, and all are welcome to
attend.
St. Vincent de Paul Soc Christmas food & gift appeal » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 24th November 2010
The NUI Galway SVP Soc is holding a food & gift appeal. We are asking students and staff to make a donation in the form of some nonperishable food items, or in the form of a gift for a child or teenager. These donations will be distributed to families within Galway. We will be
collecting the donations on Wednesday 24th November 1pm-3.30pm in the Large Acoustic Room.
For the present-giving, pick one of the following age-groups: Girl or boy aged: 0-3, 4-7, 8-12, or teenager. Please do not wrap gifts.
For the food collection, some ideas (but not limited to): cereals, biscuits, sweets, Christmas crackers, napkins, nutella, jam, tinned fruit or veg,
pasta, sauces, cake mix, rice etc
Thank you so much for your genorosity! :)
Weekly meeting » meeting room 2 Aras Na Mclein ( directly about the help desk on 2nd floor as you enter Aras Na Mclein) » 24th
November 2010
our weekly meeting-all welcome-planning events and activities!
Yummy Cake Sale » Aras na mac leinn -foyer » 3rd November 2010
A very delicious cake sale in aid of St. Vincent de Paul charity. If you'd like to bake something for us, that would be wonderful! Just bring it
along on the day! :)
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Mary McDonnell
Treasurer: Kevin McCague
Secretary: Michelle Larkin
PRO: Angela Sweeney
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Committee 2011/2012
Secretary: Angela Sweeney
Income
Expenditure
€276.59
Bank charge
Fundraising
€306.85
Fundraising/charity
USC Grant
€500.00
Materials
Total
€1,083.44
Reception
Speaker travel
Expenditure Total
€14.23
€328.79
€70.77
€249.23
€8.96
€40.00
€711.98
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
Total
€371.46
€1,083.44
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Rhoda Emefiele
Royale Chigozie
Angela Sweeney
Ann-marie Meehan
Kevin McCague
fundraiser
Committee Member and Fundraising
Secretary
Various
Treasurer
12 hours
10 hours
23 hours
10 hours
25 hours
Suas Society
Suas is a youth and education focused organisation which aims to address educational disadvantage in Ireland and in the
developing world. Suas is secular and a registered charity.
Suas Volunteer Programme: Offers young people the chance to work as teaching assistants along side the teachers in Suas\\\'s 8
partner organisations in India and Kenya for 10 weeks over the summer.
Local Volunteering: We run a homework club four times a week with the Galway Refugee Support Group.
Awareness Raising: We organise events to raise awareness on campus of various global, development and justice issues and
promote multiculturalism within Ireland. We run a Global Issues Seminar Course. Topics covered include Health, Debt, Trade,
Equality, the Environment, Gender, Human Rights, HIV, Conflict and Trade.
Fundraising: Suas organises lots of events such as bag packing, quiz nights and the St. Paddy\'s Day Face Painting Fundraising
Extravaganza to raise money for the partner schools!
Most of all we have great craic. The Suas Intervarsity is another highlight of the year where we meet up with all the other Suas
Socs in Ireland and we enjoy a few nights out throughout the year. Drop by to one of our meetings to learn more about what we
get up to.
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Suas Society Events
Valentine's Day Bake Sale » aras na mac leinn » 14th February 2011
On monday Suas will be holding a valentine's day themed bake sale to raise funds for disadvantaged schools in both India and Kenya. The sale
will include valentine's themed baked goods as well as coffee and tea. So come along at any time between 12 and 6 to support this great cause,
and get some delicious snacks!
Suas Homework Club Information Session » Main concourse » 27th January 2011
Come along to hear about Suas society's homework club with the Galway Refugee Support Group.
Suas society members will be at the entrance of the concourse to meet you.
Suas Volunteer Programme Information Session » Arts Millemium Building, Colm O'Heocha » 25th November 2010
If you're interested in volunteering as a teaching assistant in India or Kenya for 10 weeks this summer, come along to hear peoples stories and to
find out more!
Suas homework club training evening » The space, Aras na mac leinn » 29th September 2010
Training for whoever is interested in volunteering with NUIG's homework club with the Galway Refugee Support Group! Any questions mail
galwaymentor@suas.ie
Committee 2010/2011
Treasurer: Nessa Golden
Homework Club Coordinator: Julie D`lima
Auditor: Eolann MacFadden
Vice-Auditor: Aine Mannion
Secretary: Katie O'Connor
Income
Expenditure
€547.51
Bank charge
€55.59
€80.80
USC Grant
€1,900.00
Equipment misc
Total
€2,447.51
Materials
€337.69
€250.96
Prizes
Promotions
Returned Socs Money
Expenditure Total
€1,000.00
€17.31
€556.81
€2,299.16
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
Total
€148.35
€2,447.51
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Rebecca Tomkins
Petra Bateman
Louise O'Meara
Maeve Ginnell
Ross Clohessy
Volunteer
Homework Club Volunteer/Fundraiser
Homework Club Volunteer
volunteer
Homework Club volunteer with Galway
Refugee Support Group Centre.
26 hours
28 hours
12 hours
12 hours
7 hours
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Subhoro Soc
Cathaoirleach: Louise Ni Dhaibheid
Runai: Fearghal O Maolagain
Cisteoir: Aodhan Mac an Mhilidh
Baineann an Cumann Subhoro no Cumann Ealaine na Ceathrun Rua leis na healaiona ar fad ar nos damhsa, ceol, dramaiocht,
filiocht, scribhneoireacht srl. Athraionn an bheim o bhliain go bliain agus i mbliana bhi an-suim ag na mic leinn ata sa chumann i
gcursai dramaiochta agus chuir an Cumann an drama œSarah Scanlon• ar staitse faoi dho, i gConamara agus ag Feile na gColaisti
triu leibheal a bhi ar siul ar an bpriomhchampas sa chathair. Faraor nior eirigh linn aon duais a bhaint amach ach bhi neart spraoi
ag baint len e a chur le cheile. Bhi na mic leinn sa chumann ag cleachtadh faoi dho gach uile sheachtain agus nuair a bhi se nios
gaire den am chun dul ar staitse, bhi cleachtadh tri huaire in aghaidh na seachtaine. Bhi nios mo na 60 ball ag an gCumann i
mbliana sa cholaiste idir an fhoireann agus na mic leinn. Bhi coiste gniomhach againn agus chas muid le cheile uair amhÃ¡in sa
mhi chun cruinniu a bheith againn agus imeachtai a eagru. Bhi se i bhfad nios easca i mbliana mar gheall go raibh muid claraithe
go hoifigiuil leis an bpriomhchampas. Bhiomar i dteidil airgead a fhail ar nos na gcumann eile agus chabhraigh an t-airgead go
mar an Cumann a fheabhsu.
I rith na bliana, bhi ceardlann damhsa ar an sean-nos curtha ar fail agus dha cheardlann amhranaiochta ar siul do bhaill an
chumainn. Bhi dha imeacht mhora eagraithe againn; turas chuig an Oireachtas agus an tSeachtain Ealaine. Chuaigh 30 ball on
gCumann chuig an Oireachtas agus bhÃ cÃºpla duine on gCumann pairteach sna comortais chomh maith. I rith na seachtaine
ealaine bhi gasuir na haite istigh chun ceolchoirm a dheanamh do mhic lÃ©inn agus foireann an Acadaimh agus muintir na haite.
Bhi ceardlann amhranaiochta agus cleasaiocht laimhe ar siul agus comortas griangrafadoireachta a reachtail i measc na mball sa
chumann.
I rith na bliana bhÃ dha cheolchoirm loin againn agus meascan alainn de chultur na hEireann le feiceail agus le cloisteail ag an da
cheann. Thug an Cumann Subhoro blaiseadh alainn de nosanna na Gaeltachta agus cultur na hEireann do na mic leinn i mbliana.
Rud eile a d‟oibrigh thar cionn i mbliana na an Comortas Scoraiochta. Bhi ranganna eagsula agus fiu an fhoireann ag glacadh pairt
sa chomortas. Chuir se go mor le atmaisfear an champais i rith an dara seimeastar!
Is i Jayne Ni Dhrisceoil, Oifigeach na Mac Leinn 2011-2012, a bheidh ag stiuiriu an chumainn don treimhse 2011-2012.
Subhoro Soc Events
Craobh Scoraiochta » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 14th March 2011
Beidh na ranganna san Acadamh in iomaiocht a cheile chun an chead ait a bhuacaint sa chraobh! Is iad an chead, an dara agus an cheathru bliana
a bheas ar staitse sa chraobh. Beidh meascan idir aisteoireacht, damhsa, ceol, amhran, scealaiocht agus ni bheadh a fhios agat ceard eile. Ta
duaiseanna iontacha le fail.....Bigi linn!!
Dara babhta den Chomortas Scoraiochta » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 9th March 2011 Beidh na ranganna san
Acadamh in iomaiocht a cheile aris an tseachtain seo chomh maith leis an bhfoireann chun dul trid chuig an gCraobh i gceann seachtaine! Is iad
an ceathru bliain agus an fhoireann a bheas ar staitse sa bhabhta seo. Beidh meascan idir aisteoireacht, damhsa, ceol, amhran, scealaiocht agus ni
bheadh a fhios agat ceard eile......Bigi linn!!
Drama "Sarah Scanlon" » Feile na gColaisti, Ollscoil na hEireann, Gaillimh » 4th March 2011
Beidh mic leinn on gCumann Subhoro ag dul in iomaiocht leis na colaisti ar fud na tire! Buail isteach agus tabharaigi bhur dtacaiochta doibh!!!
Cead bhabtha den Chomortas Scoraiochta » Halla an Acadaimh. An Cheathru Rua » 2nd March 2011 Beidh na ranganna san
Acadamh in iomaiocht a cheile chun dul trid chuig an gCraobh i gceann coicise! Is iad an chead agus an dara bliana a bheas ar staitse sa bhabtha
seo. Beidh meascan idir aisteoireacht, damhsa, ceol, amhran, scealaiocht agus ni bheadh a fhios agat ceard eile......Bigi linn!!
Seachtain Ealaine » Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge, An Cheathru Rua » 14th February – 17th February 2011 (4 individual events)
Ta an Cumann Subhoro ag tabhairt seans iontach de bhaill na gcumann blaiseadh a fhail do na healaiona ar fad i rith na seachtaine! Beidh
meascan alainn idir amhran, damhsa, scribhneoireacht, ceol srl.... Reachtalfar comortas griangrafadoireachta le linn na seachtaine chomh maith!
Na cailligi bhur seans agus bigi linn chun tallann na haite seo a fheiceail!!!!
Ceardlann Scribhneoireachta » Seomra 104, Bloc 2, Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge » 14th February 2011 Is i Caitriona Ni
Chonaola a bheas ag deanamh na ceardlanna scribhneoireachta. Biodh do peann agus do smaointi reidh agaibh!!!
Cleachtadh Dramaiochta » Bloc 4, Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge » 25th November 2010
Beidh mic leinn ata pairteach sa drama Sarah Scanlon ag cleachtadh inniu. Caithfidh gach duine ata pairteach a bheith i lathair!
Cleachtadh Dramaiochta » Halla an Acadaimh » 18th November 2010
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ChOrches Trad » Halla Bailey Allen, Ollscoil na hEireann, Gaillimh » 15th November 2010
Beidh mic leinn on gCumann Subhoro ag dul ar staitse leis an gCumann Trad, An Orchestra Soc agus An Choral Soc chun trathnona alainn ceol
agus amhran a thaispeaint daoibh! Ceolchoirm den scoth a bheas ann!! Na cailligi bhur seans!!! Bigi linn!
Cleachtadh Dramaiochta » Halla an Acadaimh » 11th November 2010
Ceardlann Damhsa ar an sean-nos » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 9th November 2010
Is i Louise Ni Dhaibheid a bheas i mbun muinteoireachta. Tabhair libh bhur mbroga damhsa!!!
Cleachtadh Dramaiochta » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 4th November 2010
Beidh na mic leinn o Shubhoro ag cleachtadh don drama Sarah Scanlon. Caithfidh na haisteoiri uilig a bheith i lathair.
Ceardlann Damhsa ar an sean-nos » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 2nd November 2010
Is i Louise Ni Dhaibheid a bheas i mbun muinteoireachta. bigi linn agus bigi ag damhsa!!!
Turas chuig Oireactas na Samhna » Cill Airne, Co. Ciarrai » 29th October – 31st October 2010 (3 individual events) Beidh bus ag
fagail an Acadaimh ag a 2i.n chun dul sios chuig Cill Airne chuig Oireachtas na Samhna. Ta 30 mac leinn on gCumann Subhoro ag dul sios agus
ta an t-adh linn go bhfuil cupla duine ag glacadh pairt sna chomortais chomh maith agus go n-eiri leo! Deireadh seachtaine iontach a bheas
ann....bigi linn ar mhaithe leis an gcraic!
Ceardlann Dramaiochta » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 21st October 2010
Is i Caitriona Ni Chonaola a bheas ag deanamh na cearlanna sa halla. Ta failte roimh chach! Bigi linn!!!
Ceardlann Damhsa ar an sean-nos » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 5th October 2010
Is Louise Ni Dhaibheid a bheas i mbun muinteoireachta! Bigi linn agus bigi ag damhsa!
Drama "Sarah Scanlon" » Seanscoil Shailearna, Indreabhan, Co. na Gaillimhe » 28th February 2011
Beidh aisteoiri on gCumann Subhoro ag dul ar staitse leis an drama "Sarah Scanlon". Beidh cead isteach ?5 do dhaoine fasta, ?3 do mhic leinn
agus saor in aisce do phaisti ann. Beidh Siamsoiri Oga Leitir Moir mar aionna speisialta againn chomh maith. Ba mhor duinn bhur gcuid
tacaiochta. Ta failte 's fichead roimh chach.
Cleasaiocht Laimhe » Halla an Acadaimh, Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge, An Cheathru Rua » 17th February 2011 Is e Cory O
Brollachain a bheas i mbun cleasaiochta laimhe.
Ceardlann Amhr?na?ochta ar an Sean-nos » Bloc 2, Seomra 105 in Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge, An Cheathru Rua »
16th February 2011 Is i Sile Ni Scanlain a bheas a mhuineadh.
Ceolchoirm le siams ir ga Leitir Moir » Halla an Acadaimh, Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge, An Cheathru Rua » 15th
February 2011 Beidh ceol, damhsa agus amhrain den scoth le choisteail agus le feiceail.
Bigi Linn! :)
Ceardlann damsha ar an sean-nos » Halla an Acadaimh, Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge, An Cheathru Rua » 14th
February 2011
Is i Louise Ni Dhaibheid a bheas a mhuineadh.
Ceolchoirm Loin na Samhna » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 27th October 2010
Meascan idir ceol, damhsa, amhrain agus craic o mhic leinn an Dioploma sa Cheol sa Spideal. Bigi linn!!!
Ceardlann Damhsa ar an sean-nos » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 14th September 2010
Is i Louise Ni Dhaibheid a bheas i mbun muinteoireachta. Biodh bhur mbroga damhsa agaibh!!!
La na bhFreshers » Halla Bailey Allen, Ollscoil na hEireann, Gaillimh » 14th September 2010
Beidh mic leinn on gCumann Subhoro istigh ar an bpriomhchampas ag lorg baill nua den chumann agus ag tabhairt eolais faoin gCumann do
gach duine! Bi ag caint linn! :)
Ceardlann Damhsa ar an sean-nos » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 27th September 2010
Is i Louise Ni Dhaibheid a bheas i mbun muinteoireachta. Ta failte roimh na mic leinn ar fad.
Ceardlann Dramaiochta » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathru Rua » 29th September 2010
Is i Marianne Ni Chinneide a bheas ag deanamh na ceardlanna. Ta failte 's fichead roimh chach!
La Oscailte i gCarna » Ionaid an Acadaimh, Carna » 29th September 2010
Beidh Oifigeach na Mac Leinn, Louise Ni Dhaibheid, ag deanamh cur i lathair faoin gCumann Subhoro agus faoi ceard a dheanann muid ag an
La Oscailte i gCarna. Bigi Linn!!!!
Ceardlann Amhranaiochta » Seomra 105, Bloc 2, Acadamh na hOllscolaiochta Gaeilge » 30th September 2010
Is e Briocan Bairead, mac leinn na triu bliana san Acadamh, a bheas i mbun muinteoireachta ag an gceardlann. Bigi linn agus bigi ag casadh :)
Cead Cheolchoirm Loin » Halla an Acadaimh, An Cheathr? Rua » 21st September 2010
Ceol, amhrain agus damhsa le feiceail agus le cloisteail o Johnny Connolly, Louise Ni Dhaibheid agus Freda Ni Giolla Chathain. Bigi linn!!!
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Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Louise Devitt
Vice-Auditor: Maeve McAlister
Treasurer: Aidan McEvilly
Secretary: Fearghal Mulligan
Income
Expenditure
€0.00
Costumes
€300.00
€1,213.00
Entry fees
€525.00
USC Grant
€2,013.00
Society accomm
€1,151.00
Total
€3,226.00
Society transport
€750.00
Expenditure Total
€2,726.00
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€500.00
Total
€3,226.00
Other Information
Trad Soc
Our main aim as the NUIG Traditional Music Society is to bring Trad musicians of all ages and abilities together to both learn
music and play in sessions together. We are an extremely active society with events happening every week from playing at our
weekly session in the Crane on tuesday nights to starting a new session in Kellys on wednesday (changed to thursday evenings
now due to the success of the sessions we played around St Patricks Day. We had a very successful year which was topped off by
winning the Most Soccessful Award at the Socs Awards Ball on the 29th March. We played at nearly every ball that was on, from
the Science Ball, Arts Ball, International Med Students Ball to the Engineering Ball. We kept the students entertained playing at
different concerts e.g. ChOrchesTrad during Music Week, Concert for Japan, different CÃ©ilÃs throughout the year. Little did
we know as the new committee last September that we would have such an amazing and successful year. We were in demand
continuously and unfortunately we even had to turn down playing at some events due to or heavy schedule. We had a very
successful trip to Glasgow taking in a weekend of Traditional Music at the Celtic Connections Festival. Everyone that went really
enjoyed it and it was a great way for the new first years to meet the more senior members of the society.
Trad Soc Events
Trad Soc Tuesday » The Crane Bar, Sea Road » 26th October – 27th October 2010 (2 individual events)
Come along to the weekly Trad Soc session in the Crane Bar, just round the corner from the Roisin. A great way to meet new people, have a few
tunes, and have the craic! And remember, "you don't have to pla to cum"!!
Every Tuesday, 9.30 - 12.30. Everyone welcome
Trad Soc Fleadh 2011 » The Crane Bar , Sea Road Galway » 15th February 2011
we are having a "Trad Fleadh!" There will be a competition amongst the members of Trad Soc and the winners will go onto represent the
Society at the final in March! There is prize money for the winner! If u want to partake in this please let us know asap and we can organise a
date for the Trad Fleadh!
Trad Soc Session » Kellys Bar » 2nd February – 27th April 2011 (13 individual events)
Our Weekly Session in Kellys is aimed at our Muisicians and is an open session , all are welcome , a quieter session where ye all hopefully get
to know each other , compared to our mental tuesday night session , come along !
Trad Soc Weekly Session » The Crane Bar, Sea Road , Galway » 1st February – 3rd May 2011 (14 individual events)
Everyone is welcome to come to our weekly session upstairs in The Crane Bar, "You Dont have to play to come"
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Trad Soc Tuesday » The Crane Bar, Sea Road » 30th November – 21st December 2010 (4 individual events) Come along to Trad Soc's
weekly session in the Crane Bar, Sea Road for somes tunes and some craic. And remember, "You don't have to play to cum".
All welcome!
Bodhran Lessons » large acoustic room, aras na mac leinn » 23rd November – 28th December 2010 (6 individual events) Trad Soc
presents Bodhran lessons by the lovely Paul Mc Clure. Only 5euros!
Traditional Music Society Session!!!!! » Crane Bar, Sea Road Galway » 16th November 2010
Trad Soc are having their weekly session in The Crane Bar kicking off around half 9!!!! Promises to be a good night of tunes and craic and a few
pints!!!!! U dont have to play to cum!!!!!!
ChOrchesTrad » Bailey Allen Hall » 15th November 2010
Monday 15th ChOrches Trad Choral, Orchestra & Trad Soc with Guests Cumann Soisialta & Subhoro from the Acadamh present an evening of
music, song & dance.7.30pm Bailey Allen Hall. Adm Free.
Trad Society Weekly Session » The Crane Bar » 19th October – 20th October 2010 (2 individual events) Trad Music Society are
having their weekly session in the Crane Bar (3 doors down from Massimos) kicking off around half 9! The more the merrier and "u dont have
to play to cum!!!!!!"
Trad Society weekly session » Crane Bar, Sea Road, Galway. » 12th October 2010
Traditional Music Society aare having their usual weekly session in the Crane Bar and everyone is more than welcome! Plenty of tunes and craic
to be had and as our saying goes "u don't have to play to cum!!!"
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Jonathon Donoghue
Treasurer: Mairead O'Connor
Secretary: Ciaran Nolan
OCM: Maeve Hopkins
Events Manager: Gearoid Kelly
Webmaster: Eoin Butler
Liasons Officer: Ian Worley
PRO: Lilian Fennell
Musical Director: Emma Harte
Ceili Master: Shane Devlin
Junior PRO: Zara NÃÂ Choistealbha
Junior Auditor: Chris Noone
Committee 2011/2012
OCM: Steven Mullally
OCM: Shane Devlin
OCM: Emma Harte
Auditor: Gearoid Kelly
Vice Auditor/Treasurer: David Crowe
Secretary: Kieran Fleming
Vice Secretary: Eoin McEvoy
OCM: Jennifer Trousdell
OCM: Kate Nevin
Musical Director: Paul McClure
Liason Officer: Jonathon Donoghue
Income
Expenditure
€485.26
Bank charge
€12.32
Fundraising
€2,550.00
Dinner
€115.00
€400.00
Entertainment
€100.00
Socs box Till
€2,054.00
Entry fees
€400.00
USC Grant
€2,000.00
Prizes
€2,050.00
Total
€7,489.26
Reception
€150.00
Society accomm
€2,090.86
Society transport
€1,420.00
Sound
€295.00
Teacher fees
€500.00
Expenditure Total
€7,133.18
€1,135.00
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Income
Expenditure
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€356.08
Total
€7,489.26
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Maeve Hopkins
Ciaran Nolan
Gearoid Kelly
Jonathon Donoghue
Mairead O'Connor
James Frawley
Eoin Butler
# ALIVE Students:
OCM
Secretary, Volunteer
Events Manager Volunteer
Auditor
Vice auditor/ Treasurer
Musician
ocm, webmaster
300 hours
144 hours
350 hours
555 hours
400 hours
40 hours
350 hours
7 student
2139 hours
Vegetarian Society
THe aim of Vegetarian Society is the active promotion of vegetarian food and a healthier way of eating. THis promotion is
through special events at eateries on campus, healthy lunch share, promotion of Meatless Monday, vegetarian cooking courses,
publishing articles and recipes in SIN.
Vegetarian Society Events
Summer Lunch - Vegetarian » college bar » 4th May 2011
College Bar are putting on a special vegetarian lunch to celebrate the beginning of summer. The bar that can be enjoyed without the manicness
of the academic year going on. Veggie Soc will have a stand promoting why to eat more vegetarian food for healthier body and healthier
environment (18% of the carbon footprint comes from livestock - meat!) we hope to have a nutritionist on the day to answer general queries.
There will be tasty nibbles, Tortilla Chips and Chilli Dip, Pita Chips with Hummus and Crudites with Dips. For main course there is a choice of
Aubergine Lasagne, Nut Roast with a spicey tomato sauce or Lentil Stew suitable for vegans; all served with vegetables and potatoes. The price
is only E4.95 and the Veggie soc are giving E1 off making it E3.95 for the first 50 people.
EGM » hub » 16th February 2011
EGM: elect new officers, plan trips and most importantly eat good food!!!
Healthy Lunch » the HUB » 19th January – 30th March 2011 (11 individual events)
Healthy Vegetarian Lunch. Bring your lunch or a dish to share and make new friends.
Committee 2010/2011
Secretary: Lili ZÃ¡ch
Vice-Auditor: Rebecca Mann
PR: Nicola Donohoe
Auditor: Tony Monks
Income
Expenditure
€35.15
USC Grant
€200.00
Expenditure Total
€0.00
Total
€235.15
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
196
Income
Expenditure
€235.15
Total
€235.15
Other Information
Voluntary Services Abroad Soc
Voluntary Services Abroad is a student-led, non profit society and charity run by fourth year medical students from NUIG. The
role and aim of the society is to raise funds for the benefit of health care facilities in the developing world. During this coming
summer, over 30 medical students from the current 4th years will be undertaking their medical electives in numerous developing
countries including Kenya, Tanzania and Vietnam. All of the money raised during the academic year will be taken and spent
according to the needs of the partner hospitals and clinics, where the health care volunteers will be undergoing their VSA
experience.
This year presented a tough challenge in terms of fund raising, affected by the current economic climate. However all committee
members and general society members made a huge effort to raise as much funds as possible. The usual fund raising events such
as the Halloween Ball, VSA Christmas concert were well attended and enjoyed by all. Other funds were raised through selling
VSA hoodies and t-shirts, selling Santa hats at the Med Ball and the usual Christmas caroling on Shop Street. In addition, this year
there were new fund raising events held including the Polar Bear Swim held at Salthill Prom, which will hopefully be continued as
a tradition in years to come.
All general fund raising events were organised by teams of VSA volunteers so that there was maximum participation. This idea
worked very well. Personal fund raising events to raise a personal target of 1500 euro has also been a challenge, but efforts are
still continuing so as to raise even more funds.
Overall this years society was well organised, and events were greatly supported by all society members including those not
partipating in the VSA experience and the general public.
Voluntary Services Abroad Soc Events
Travellers Tales » Arts Millenium - Colm O hEocha Theatre (AM250) » 16th September 2010
VSA presents the opportunity for Medical students to complete electives in hospitals in underdeveloped countries as well as providing these
hospitals with much needed funds for medical supplies, equipment and medicines. This summer 7 groups of students travelled to various
locations across the globe and tonight, they will tell share with us their experiences. All welcome
Annual VSA Bed Push » Galway, Gort, Ennis, Limerick » 13th May – 14th May 2011 (2 individual events)
VSA's annual bed push to raise more funds for countries in the developing world will be taking place.
Money collection itinerary
10am: Depart UCHG
10.30am: Collection on the way to and at Eyre Square
11.30am: Collection down Shop St
1.30pm: Collection at Salthill
3.30pm: Collection at Gort
5.30pm: Head to Ennis
Saturday May 14th
10am: Collect in Ennis
12pm: Depart Ennis for Limerick
1pm: Collect in Limerick
End Of Exams Party » The Radisson NightClub » 19th May – 20th May 2011 (2 individual events)
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Re-opening of the former Radisson nighclub for one night only.
DJ BYRNO and Ed Martin
Rhythm-SchemeDoors open 10.30pm 8 euro on the door. Proceeds from the night go to VSA partner healthcare facilities in developing world.
VSA Band Aid » the college bar » 21st March 2011
This is a personal event organised and run by one of the healthcare volunteers taking part in the VSA experience, all of the funds which go
directly towards healthcare facilities in the developing world.
Sponsored Silence » clinical science institute, UCHG. » 3rd February – 10th February 2011 (8 individual events) This is being
organised by a determined and supportive second medical year student, with the funds being donated to two great causes, one of which is VSA.
Santa Hat Sale » The Radisson » 19th December – 20th December 2010 (2 individual events)
Once again VSA will be spreading Christmas cheer by selling Santa Hats at the Med Ball.
VSA Merchandise » clinical science institute, UCHG. » 17th November – 19th November 2010 (3 individual events)
Re-designed VSA hoodies and T-shirts will be sold to raise VSA funds.
Bottle Green Hoody with VSA Logo - 30 euro
Grey T-shirt with VSA logo -15 euro
Hoody/T-shirt Combo - 40 euro. All profits go to VSA cause
Polar Bear Swim » No suggestions found » 18th December 2010
Hold onto your breaths! VSA will be holding their first ever polar bear swim! We are hoping for 2-3 (or more if you dare!) brave and
courageous volunteers from each medical class to jump or run into the sea in order to raise even more funds for VSA.
VSA Christmas Concert » Galway Bay Hotel » 22nd November 2010 It's that time of year again!! The VSA Christmas Concert is a
spectacle of wonder to behold. A talent competition unlike any other; each medical year will fight for the coveted title of winner by mimicking
lecturers, attempting comedy and generally making a show of themselves. Fun and laughter guaranteed.
Buses will be provided to the venue from the quad and we shall sample the fine nightlife of Galway's premier social region, Salthill, afterwards.
Off campus; double the fun.
Come get your festive spirit on with NUIG's most wholesome charity, before the exam grinches come a-knocking.
VSA Annual Halloween Ball » Halo Nightclub, Abbeygate St. » 28th October – 29th October 2010 (2 individual events) VSA proudly
presents the Annual Halloween Ball at Halo Nightclub. Highly anticipated and highly fun, dress up as your own worst nightmare. Or any one of
the X Factor contestants; VSA is not here to judge.... An unrivalled night of festive frivolity is forecast so get your tickets early! Prizes for the
'best' dressed individuals will be presented on the night (X Factor inspired or otherwise,,,probably mostly the latter).
Tickets €10 and available from Socs Box from Oct 20th. Ticket-only event and doors are strictly 10.30pm-12.00am.
VSA Coffee Morning » Community Cafe, Shantalla » 7th October 2010 A pleasant morning of coffee, tea, and all things nice, is
promised. The best value philanthropy in town-give us a few euros and feel good for at least a day! Do come along.... Ah go on, go on, go on, go
on, go on etc
VSA Quiz » The Quays Bar, Quay St » 6th October 2010 The Annual VSA Table Quiz
A momentous occasion in the VSA calendar; we invite one and all to attend this celebration of intellectual godliness in the Quays bar on Quay St
near the Quay at 8.30pm on Wednesday the 6th of October. Prizes and pride are at stake! Bring your brain, your friends and the elusive craic.
Committee 2010/2011
Vice-Auditor: Roisin Rice
Auditor: Raymond Scanlon
Treasurer: Paula Wrafter
Secretary: Olivia Gonzalez
PRO: Sharon Holland
PRO: Grainne Rooney
Volunteer Officer: Jennifer Hennebry
Student Liaison Officer: Damian Barry
Student Liaison Officer: Helen Earley
Bed-push Coordinator: Laurence Quinn
Treasurer 2: Bronagh Lang
Bag Packing Officer: David Devlin
Bag Packing Officer: Colette Flynn
Correspondence Officer: Sinead Byrne
Bed-push Coordinator: Jody Khan
OCM: Liam O'Reilly
Income
Expenditure
€10,473.14
Ball
€8,500.00
Balls
€8,363.00
Bank charge
€563.79
Bank Charge
€551.29
Fundraising/charity
€102,126.30
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Income
Expenditure
Fundraising
€82,670.31
Hall hire
€150.00
Hoodies
€2,865.00
Hire Bus
€250.00
Socs box Till
€16,295.00
Hoodies
€2,117.00
USC Grant
€500.00
Materials
€817.05
Total
€121,717.74
Promotions
€193.60
Expenditure Total
€114,717.74
€100.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€7,000.00
Total
€121,717.74
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Laura Nestor
Sharon Holland
Ruairi Irwin
Aoife Kirk
Amy Purcell
Raymond Scanlon
Colette Flynn
Olivia Gonzalez
Maria Duignan
Katharine Harkin
Michael Fahy
Ciana McCarthy
Penelope McLoughlin
Brian Craven
Helen Earley
Laurence Quinn
Tara McDonnell
Maria Costello
Jennifer Hennebry
Mairtin O'Maolain
Paula Wrafter
Volunteer, fundraiser
PRO, Fundraiser
Volunteer
Polar Bear swimmer!
Fundraiser and volunteer
Auditor
Committe member, Volunteer & Fundraiser
Secretary
Fundraising, being mute
Fundraiser
Fundraiser
Volunter, fundraiser
Volunteer
Volunteer and Fundraiser
Student Liaison Officer, Fundraiser
Vounteer and event organiser
Volunteer/Fundraiser
Volunteer and fundraiser
Volunteer officer (commitee member) and
volunteer
VSA Class Rep
Treasurer/ volunteer/ fundraiser
100 hours
100 hours
100 hours
4 hours
100 hours
240 hours
100 hours
250 hours
100 hours
100 hours
100 hours
100 hours
25 hours
100 hours
100 hours
100 hours
110 hours
100 hours
100 hours
40 hours
340 hours
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Writers Group Soc
Literate? Good, that's all we need.
Writers groups can be intimidating and harsh.
Not us, though. If you've been writing all your life, just picked up a pen yesterday, or fall somewhere in the middle, Writers soc
wants you to come along and meet some people in the same boat. Or meet people in altogether fancier ships, with extra sails and
publishing deals, who we can learn from.
Writers soc workshops writing and slam poetry, holds open mic nights, storytelling nights, and connect with other societies. We
talk a bunch too.
We publish our journal "Freehand" so people can see what everyone in the society is getting up to, and people get to see their
name in print.
Want a souvenir at the end of the college year? Want to improve your writing? Want to make some good friends? Come to
Writers Soc!
Writers Group Soc Events
Writers Soc AGM » Meeting Room 1 & 2 Aras na Mac Leinn » 7th April 2011
So....the year is coming to a close (sad...I know) and we have to ensure that Writers Soc continues on in the year 2011/2012. Some of our
Committee members are stepping down as they have college work and some are leaving us in general. This is an emotion provoking thought and
it makes me sad to say this but we have to elect a new committee for the upcoming Semester in September. So, if you would like to be a part of
something bigger and feel a loyal bond to Writers Soc please come along and nominate yourself for a position. And even if you don't want a
position on the committee, still come along as we need everyone's vote for this.
Poetry Slam » Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street, Galway » 15th March 2011
The Galway Arts Centre are holding a Poetry Slam at 7pm at the Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street.
Anyone can participate on the night and new comers are very welcome.
To participate you need one poem/piece that will take about 3 minutes to perform. Judges on the night will select their favourite and the winner
will be invited to be a guest reader at the next slam as well as qualifying for the CÃºirt Grand Slam which will take place during next year‟s
CÃºirt International Festival of Literature 12-17 April
2011.
Beat Day! » Bailey Allen Hall » 21st February 2011
Come chill in the Bailey Allen Hall and learn about the writers of the 'Beat' movement. Great music, free tea, poetry wall, book sale and silly
moustaches!
Writers Meeting » venue to be confirmed » 20th January – 7th April 2011 (12 individual events)
Every Thursday Writers Soc holds meetings where everyone is welcome to come and share some of their writing work or simply sit and listen to
the creativeness of others. Writing exercises are also part of the weekly meetings so if you have trouble continuing that action packed novel or
simply feel you need more inspiration for another poem, there is something for everyone.
Poetry Slam » Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street, Galway » 18th January 2011
Anyone can participate on the night and new comers are very welcome. To participate you need one poem/piece that will take about 3 minutes to
perform. Judges on the night will select their favourite and the winner will be invited to be a guest reader at the next slam as well as qualifying
for the CÃºirt Grand Slam which will take place during next year‟s CÃºirt International Festival of Literature 12-17 April
2011.
Writers Meeting » Venue to be confirmed » 13th January 2011
Every Thursday Writers Soc holds meetings where everyone is welcome to come and share some of their writing work or simply sit and listen to
the creativeness of others. Writing exercises are also part of the weekly meetings so if you have trouble continuing that action packed novel or
simply feel you need more inspiration for another poem, there is something for everyone.
Poetry Slam » Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street, Galway » 21st December 2010
Anyone can participate on the night and new comers are very welcome. To participate you need one poem/piece that will take about 3 minutes to
perform. Judges on the night will select their favourite and the winner will be invited to be a guest reader at the next slam as well as qualifying
for the CÃºirt Grand Slam which will take place during next year‟s CÃºirt International Festival of Literature 12-17 April
2011.
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Poetry Slam » Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street, Galway » 16th November 2010
The Galway Arts Centre are holding a Poetry Slam on the 16th of November at 7pm at the Galway Arts Centre, 47 Dominick Street.
Anyone can participate on the night and new comers are very welcome.
To participate you need one poem/piece that will take about 3 minutes to perform. Judges on the night will select their favourite and the winner
will be invited to be a guest reader at the next slam as well as qualifying for the CÃºirt Grand Slam which will take place during next year‟s
CÃºirt International Festival of Literature 12-17 April
2011. Admission is free and wine will be provided. All are welcome.
Writers meeting » Meeting in Eyre Square » 4th November 2010
We are meeting in Eyre Square at 8pm and from there we are going to Gar's house for the meeting.
Remember to send in your work to be workshopped!
Writers Meeting » Meeting in Eyre Square at 8pm » 27th October 2010
Hey Guys, another week is apoun us! we are meeting at 8pm in Eyre Square and from there we will head to Gar's house. Anything any of you
want workshopped, please email it in to: writers@socs.nuigalway.ie
hope to see you all Wednesday.
North Beach Poetry Slam » The Crane Bar, Sea Road, Galway » 25th October 2010
October Poetry Slam Monday 25th with Guest Poet: Martin Daws (Wales), Farrago Autumn Slam Champion 2010.
Poets wishing to take part in the slam should please bring along 2 max. 3 minute poems.
Writers meeting » Meeting place is the Roisin Dubh » 21st October 2010
Hey guys
we are meeting outside the Roisin Dubh at 8pm.
from there we will head over to Sarah Griff's place to hold our writers gathering.
please email in work to be workshoppped before 5pm thursday 21st oct.
hope to see you all there!
Fiction Slam » CafÃ© 8 @ The Museum, Spanish Arch, Galway » 15th October 2010
Over The Edge presents its second annual fiction slam with Featured Reader, Kevin Barry, at CafÃ© 8 @ The Museum, Spanish Arch, Galway
on Friday, October 15th, 8pm.
All participating writers should bring two pieces of their own fiction, as there are two rounds. The time limit in both rounds is five minutes. No
entrance fee, all are welcome!
Writers Meeting » Spanish Arch 8pm » 14th October 2010
We are meeting at the Spanish Arch tomorrow, 14th October, at 8pm. From there we will make our way to Dave Rocks house where the meeting
will be held. Please don't forget to send us in your work so that we can print it out and bring it along! See you all there!!!!!!!!
Poetry Slam » The Crane Bar, Sea Road, Galway » 11th October 2010
Elaine Feeney will be present in The Crane Bar at 9pm on Monday 11th October for a poetry slam. Poets wishing to take part in the poetry slam
should bring along 2 max. 3 minute poems. Otherwise entry is 3€ for students!
Writers Meeting » Java's » 7th October 2010
Hey guysFirst Writers soc meeting, Thursday 7th Oct, in Java's at 8pm.
This is a map showing you exactly where to go.
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Nicholas Fitzgerald
PRO: Johanna Stock
Treasurer: Shannon Maguire
Vice-Auditor: Shaun Leonard
Freehand Editor: Katherine Porter
The Potential: Joshua Robbins
Messiah (Complex): Dave Rock
Lovely Sarah: Sarah Maria Griffin
Committee 2011/2012
Auditor: Joshua Robbins
Treasurer: Eoghan Page
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Income
Expenditure
€14.91
Bank charge
Bank Charge
€12.47
Entertainment
€36.43
€232.64
USC Grant
€5,030.00
Prizes
€1,000.00
Total
€5,057.38
Returned Socs Money
€3,738.15
Expenditure Total
€5,007.22
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
Total
€50.16
€5,057.38
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Johanna Stock
# ALIVE Students:
PRO
110 hours
1 student
110 hours
Young Fine Gael Soc
Young Fine Gael (YFG) is the youth wing of the Fine Gael party and always welcomes new members aged between 15 and 30.
Young Fine Gael is the only vehicle for young people to seek political change in this country. As an autonomous youth
organisation, it has the advantage of embodying the values of the senior Party, while maintaining the independence to express
views of young people.
Members of YFG can also be members of Fine Gael and take part fully in the party at all levels. YFG has it‟s own President and
National Executive.
YFG was founded by Garret FitzGerald in 1977 as Ireland‟s first independent political youth organisation. YFG has been involved
in many political campaigns since then. In more recent years YFG has campaigned effectively on issues such as the Nice Treaty,
Insurance for Young Drivers, the price of housing for young Homebuyers and the issue of youth depression and suicide.
YFG believes strongly in the ideal of the European Union and is a member of the Youth of the European People\'s Party (YEPP)
an organisation of one and a half million members. YFG conforms strongly to the ideas of Christian Democracy and
Compassionate Centrism. This means that YFG, like Fine Gael evaluates everything and tries to move on what it sees as the right
thing to do in each given situation.
YFG is an organisation with a network of thousands of members nationwide, and an unrivalled programme of social events,
weekends away and nights out. So as well as an opportunity to voice your opinion on the issues that matter to you, you get a
packed social life into the bargain!
Young Fine Gael Soc Events
YFG AGM » Meeting Room 2, ?ras na Mac L?inn » 28th March 2011
The AGM will be taking place on Monday 28th March 2011 at 20:00; (location: Meeting Room 2).
We will be celebrating our achievements and success over the past 12 months and will be electing a new committee for the next academic
year ?11-?12.
The positions up for election are - Chairman
- Vice-Chairman
- Secretary
- Treasurer
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- Public Relations Officer
Refreshments will be provided on the night and we will be having a social afterwards in the College Bar
We look forward to seeing you there!
YFG: Dail Trip » Leinster House, Dublin » 23rd March 2011
NUI Galway YFG will be having a trip to Dublin to visit Leinster House & The National Museum of Ireland at Collins Barracks. We will be
meeting at 6:30am at the Tourist Office in Eyre Square Galway to take the train to Dublin for the trip to Dail Eireann. All are welcome to come
along, please contact us at yfg@socs.nuigalway.ie for more info!
YFG Hosts: Cllr. Sean Kyne and Cll.r Hildergarde Naughton » AC218 » 15th February 2011
YFG will be hosting Cllr. Sean Kyne and Cllr. Hildergarde Naughton who will be speaking about their election campaign and what they stand
for. come along, hear what they have to say and ask the candidates the questions you want to know the answers to. College bar afterwards.
YFG Hosts: Jim Higgins MEP » TBA » 10th February 2011
This Week YFG will be hosting Jim Higgins MEP, In the 2004 European Parliament election Higgins was elected to the European Parliament as
a Fine Gael / European People's Party MEP for the North?West constituency. He was re-elected at the 2009 European Parliament election.
At the European Parliament, he serves as a member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism. He is a substitute member of the Petitions
Committee. He is also a substituent member of the Fisheries Committee. Higgins' other duties include membership of the EU-Chile Joint
Parliamentary Committee, the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly and he is a substitute member of the Delegation for Relations with
Japan.
He is one of five MEPs to hold the position of Quaestor. He was elected by other parliamentarians in the European Parliament to this position.
YFG: Election Canvassing » Quad » 10th February – 24th February 2011 (3 individual events)
YFG will be holding biweekly canvassing for the various candidates in Galway West meeting at 7:30pm at the Quad, please check your emails
for the latest updates. Texts will also be sent out with the latests updates. for more information please email yfg@socs.nuigalway.ie
YFG: Election Canvassing » Quad » 8th February – 22nd February 2011 (3 individual events)
YFG will be holding biweekly canvassing for the various candidates in Galway West meeting at 7:30pm at the Quad, please check your emails
for the latest updates. Texts will also be sent out with the latests updates. for more information please email yfg@socs.nuigalway.ie
YFG Hosts: Senator Fidelma Healy Eames & Cllr. Brian Walsh » TBA » 26th January 2011
This week, YFG will be hosting Fine Gael Galway West General Election Candidates, Senator Fidelma Healy Eames and Galway City Cllr
Brian Walsh, who will be talking to the branch about their manifestos, goals and aims for the upcoming election! Come along hear what they
have to say and ask some questions of your own!
College Bar afterwards!
YFG: Weekly Canvass/Leaflet Drop » The Quad » 25th January 2011
YFG will be meeting at 7pm at the Quad to leaflet drop/canvass for Cllr Hildegarde Naughton for the upcoming General Election!
Refreshments Afterwards!
YFG Committee Meeting » IT208 » 17th January – 28th March 2011 (11 individual events)
YFG Committee Meeting - Please check your emails/texts for details and agenda.
YFG Christmas Party » College Bar » 24th November 2010
YFG will be holding our Christmas Party this Wednesday 24th in the College bar at 8pm. It promises to be a great night of craic with free food
and beverages! Hope to see you all there at a night which you won't want to miss!
YFG Hosts: Ireland North West MEP Jim Higgins » Ac201 » 18th November 2010
YFG will be hosting Ireland North West MEP Jim Higgins! In the 2004 European Parliament election Higgins was elected to the European
Parliament as a Fine Gael / European People's Party MEP for the North“West constituency. He was re-elected at the 2009 European Parliament
election.
At the European Parliament, he serves as a member of the Committee on Transport and Tourism. He is a substitute member of the Petitions
Committee. He is also a substituent member of the Fisheries Committee. Higgins' other duties include membership of the EU-Chile Joint
Parliamentary Committee, the Euro-Latin American Parliamentary Assembly and he is a substitute member of the Delegation for Relations with
Japan. He is one of five MEPs to hold the position of Quaestor. He was elected by other parliamentarians in the European Parliament to this
position. Come along to hear what Jim has to say about Europe in Ireland today and ask your own questions! College Bar Afterwards!
YFG National Conference » Charleville, Cork » 12th November – 14th November 2010 (3 individual events)
The Young Fine Gael National Conference will take place in the Charleville Park Hotel from 12 - 14 November 2010. Charleville Park Hotel,
Co. Cork.
YFG branch meeting » AC 202 » 10th November 2010
Hey all, We are holding a branch meeting this Wednesday to discuss our trip to Cork for National Conference. All those interested in going
should attend as we are talking about buses, tickets, accommodation etc. Last chance to buy tickets as we need to finalise numbers.
Hope to see you all there!!
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YFG National Exec Hustings » AC201 » 4th November 2010
YFG will be hosting the husting for the upcoming National Exec leection at National Conference. Come along to meet all the candiates, hear
what they have to say and ask them the any burning questions you may have!
College Bar afterwards!
Galway West general election candidate selection hustings. » AC 201 » 28th October 2010 YFG will be hosting a
debate between the people running to be selected as candidates in the next general election for the Galway West constituency. This will be a very
interesting night where you will see first hand Fine Gaels process of selecting candidates who go in front of the electorate. It will also be a
fantastic oppurtunity for the people who are voting in the convention to find out more about the candidates and what they stand for. And of
course we will go for some refreshments in the College bar after!
YFG Hosts: Galway West FG Hustings » AC201 » 28th October 2010
YFG will be hosting the Galway West Fine Gael candidates who are seeking to run for Fine Gael in the next General Election. Present on the
night will be: PÃ¡draic McCormack T.D, Senator Fidelma Healy Eames, Cllr. Brian Walsh, Cllr. Sean Kyne, Keith Stephens & Cllr. Seosamh O
Laoi, Come along and listen to what the candidates will offer if they are elected, meet your local reps and ask them your burning questions!
Branch Meeting » AC202, Concourse » 13th October 2010
Branch meeting to discuss National Conference, motions for National Conference and other upcoming events. Followed by the College Bar!
Hope to see you there!
Michael Collins Night » Meeting Room 1, Aras Na Mclein ( directly about the help desk on 2nd floor as you enter Aras Na Mac Leinn) »
5th October 2010
YFG this week will be showing "Michael Collins" the 1996, an award winning, historical biopic directed by Neil Jordan and starring Liam
Neeson, Aidan Quinn, Stephen Rea, Alan Rickman & Julia Roberts, about the controversial life and death of Michael Collins, who led the IRA
against British rule and founded the Irish Free State (Eire) in 1921.The meeting will take place in Meeting Room 1 @ 8:30pm and its one film,
you can't afford to miss!
Freshers' Fest - "Whack-a-dodo" » Large Acoustic Room, Aras na Mac Leinn » 12th September 2010
Join the Young Fine Gael Society this Sunday for Fresher's Fest, where we will be hosting a "Whack-a-dodo" game! Are you the greatest dodo
whacker? Prove it this Sunday for 2-5:30pm in the Large Acoustic Room, Aras na Mac Leinn!
First Meeting » AC202, Concourse » 15th September 2010
This year we have another hectic and fun packed year ahead of us, and it all kicks off this week with our introductory meeting at 8pm on
Wednesday the 15th of September (Tonight), in AC202, on the Concourse, between the Larmor and the O‟Flaherty Theatres (map) (one of our
Committee Members will be standing on the concourse outside the room, to help you find the room). This meeting is where we get to know one
another, you get to meet this year‟s committee, discuss events and plans for the upcoming year (feel free to come up and add your own at the
meeting) and afterwards we will be having Free Pizza & Refreshments!!!
YFG Hosts: Denis Naughten TD » AC202, Concourse » 23rd September 2010
YFG will be hosting a meeting with our guest speaker, Denis Naughten TD at 9PM, with the location TBA.
Deputy Naughten was re-elected to the DÃ¡il in May, 2007, delivering an additional seat for the Fine Gael Party for the second occasion, in the
new Constituency of Roscommon/South Leitrim. In 1997, Denis secured a second seat for Fine Gael in the Longford/Roscommon Constituency.
He was Fine Gael Front Bench Spokesperson on Immigration and Integration, September, 2007-July, 2010.
He was Fine Gael Front Bench Spokesperson on Agriculture & Food, 2004-07.
He was previously spokesperson on Transport, from June 2002 to October 2004.
Elected to Dáil Éireann in 1997, Denis was Fine Gael's Front Bench Spokesperson on Enterprise, Trade & Employment from June 2000 to
February 2001, becomming the youngest member of the Fine Gael Front Bench to hold an economic portfolio.He was the party's spokesperson
on Youth Affairs, School Transport, and Adult Education from 1997 to June 2000.
Denis was elected to Seanad Éireann in a Bye-Election, Agricultural Panel in January 1997 and became the youngest ever member of the Seanad.
During the 28th DÃ¡il he was a member of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education & Science, the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Tourism,
Sport and Recreation and the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Enterprise & Small Business. He was a member of Roscommon County Council
and the Western Health Board from Jan. 1997 to Oct. 2003.
He is co-author of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Education & Science reports on School Transport in Ireland and on Science & Technology.
He is the son of the late Liam Naughten who was a DÃ¡il Deputy from 1982 to 1989 and a member of the Seanad from 1981 to 1982 and 1989
to 1996.
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Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: David McLaughlin
Treasurer: Johnathan Tumulty
Secretary: Matthew Tumulty
Membership Officer: Conor Ryan
Vice-Auditor: Gregory Lawless
PRO: Rory Boyle
Webmaster: Gearoid Moroney
Asst Secretary: Louise Scott
Asst PRO: Luke King-Hamill
Assistant PRO: Maria Gorman
Assistant treasurer: Anthony Tumulty
OCM: Liam Farrell
OCM: James McNicholas
Income
Expenditure
€522.75
Affill/Mem fees
€217.00
Bank Charge
€13.75
Bank charge
€27.36
Societies day
€105.33
Dinner
€485.15
Sponsorship
€50.00
Hoodies
€300.00
Ticket Sales
€1,375.00
€143.80
USC Grant
€2,770.00
€360.00
Total
€4,836.83
Society accomm
€500.00
Society transport
€769.00
Teacher fees
€66.00
Expenditure Total
€2,868.31
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€25.33
€1,943.19
Total
€4,836.83
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Luke King-Hamill
Louise Scott
Johnathan Tumulty
Marie-alice Cleary
David McLaughlin
Liam Farrell
Gearoid Moroney
Matthew Tumulty
# ALIVE Students:
Asst. PRO
Assistant secretary
Treasurers
Volunteer
Chairperson/auditor
Events secretary/ OCM
Committee Member
Secretary
40 hours
70 hours
50 hours
20 hours
75 hours
50 hours
40 hours
165 hours
8 student
510 hours
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ZooSoc
The zoological society aka zoo soc is a society that is interested in every aspect of the living world, but especially animals. The
society goes on trips (this year we went to FOTA wildlife island in Co.Cork,the Salthill Atlantaquarium & the Burren Bird-ofPrey Centre), holds interesting talks from guest speakers (this year Mr.Michel Dugon a centipede PhD researcher from NUIG
gave a talk about \"Venom & Venom Systems\" followed by snacks and tea&coffee) and generally has a great time (\"Adopt-aNative-tree\" Day attracted a lot of attention and compliments, as did our anti-sharkfinning campaign during Green Week! We
also managed to get Society hoodies for our members). We are a big society but we love having new members. They bring new
and fresh ideas, along with great energy to the society!
ZooSoc Events
EGM » AC216 Seminar room, Arts and Science Concourse » 20th September 2010
1st Meet & Greet,introducing & welcoming new members,welcoming back old members,socialising,committee elections,idea-exchange to
create an agenda...COME ONE COME ALL!!!
TABLE QUIZ IN AID OF SEA SHEPARD IRELAND (CONSERVATION SOCIETY) » The Corrib Room, College Bar »
28th March 2011
Screening of short intro. movie what Sea Sheapard Conservation Society is all about and its efforts worldwide.
Table Quiz with spot prizes for 5 categories & Grand Prizes- Enter a team of 4 for 20euro,or enter yourself for just 5euro!!!!!
LOTS OF FABULOUS AND EDIBLE PRIZES AHOY :D
Fingerfood will be provided!!!!!!!!
COME ONE COME ALL AND GET INFORMED
Zoological Burren trip-Bird of Prey Centre,Ailwee caves and other localities » Starting point-The Quadrangle »
25th February 2011
Visiting the Burren Birds of Prey Centre in Ballyvaughan-eagle,falcon,hawk,owl flying demonstrations/expert falconist speaker/guided tour.
Chance to also visit Ailwee limestone caves.
Stop on way at Kinvara castle, Bishop Quarters beach (rare migratory Brent Geese)-great photo opportunities,rare bird sightings!
Return via Lisdoonvarna (possibility for food!),Doolin Coastal Road-porpoise sightings,amazing scenery,stop at "the Rian" beach if not too late.
BRING A CAMERA!!!
Tickets only 13euro at Socsbox. Bring some food for Lunch,snacks provided on the bus. Spaces limited to 43 seater minibus!
"Sharkwater" Documentary Film Night & Letter Writing campaign » Aras Ui Cathail » 27th January 2011
With FilmSoc Screening of acclaimed Canadian documentary film "Sharkwater", about the misunderstanding and confusion people have about
the largest most magnificant predator of the Oceans: Sharks! COME ALONG EVERYONE, and afterwards please participate in our letter
writing campaign calling on various restaurants around the country to remove lethal & unsustainable Shark fin products from their menus!!!
ALSO: we will have a LIVE SKYPE CONVERSATION/Q&A with the director of the Shark conservation organisation
www.sharktrust.org!!!!!!!! So, film is 1 and 1/2 hours long and then YOU can ask a shark expert any questions about these beautiful creatures
that you might have, then sign a letter to save them(we will provide the material:letter,envelope & stamps,JUST BRING YOURSELF :))!!! See
you there!
(Aras Ui Cathail is the building located just left of the entrance of Aras na Mac Leinn.The screening will be in Filmsocs usual lecture theatre
102,the only one in the building located on the ground floor.)
GREEN DAY STAND - Make a difference,adopt a native tree! » bailey allen hall » 25th January 2011
Stand 1: giving as much info as possible about current conservation efforts
worldwide for flora & fauna,showing students where volunteer opportunities
exist,what projects are being run & how they can get involved! (groups:ie. Ecovolunteers,Atlantic Whale Foundation,Global Vision International
etc.,websites,descriptions,prices&accomodation etc.) & what is threatened with extinction (an info
stand basically-VERY helpful if you have decided to volunteer abroad in the next summer & would like to see what animal conservation
projects are being offered & where!!!) Stand2: giving all the materials and
info to "Adopt a Native Tree": saplings/whips of Oak,Ash,Hazel,Beech;pots,specific tree-growing info & advice (COURTESY OF THE
BOTANY SOCIETY!),soils,rooting powder and EVERYTHING else provided so you can just carry your newly adopted tree home and make it
grow successfully and are able to adequately & knowledgeably care for it!
Zoosoc & Marinesoc's Exclusive Galway Atlantaquarium Feeding Tour » Meet outside the MRI Annex (NUIG
entrance nearest cathedral) » 19th November 2010
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-Meet at 12:15pm in front of MRI Annex.
-Start out (walking or public transport) at 12:30pm.
-1pm to 4:30pm: Watch the fishies feed(!!!),with our exclusive guided tour of Galway's only Atlantic Aquarium.
-Will try to go to a nice bar down in Salthill for FREE refreshments after!
*THIS EVENT IS COMPLETELY FREE OF CHARGE FOR EVERYONE,ALL MEMBERS WELCOME!!!*
PS: Please sign-up at the SocsBox beforehand!
1st Zoology talk with Mr.Michel Dugon(NUIG Zoology Department)-An Introduction to Venomous
Animals and Venom Systems!!! + Refreshments!!! » MRI Annex Seminar Room (upstairs) » 11th November 2010
Topics covered will include: 1.What is a venomous animal? What is the difference between poisonous and venomous?
2.What is venom? Mechanisms of venom-injection described and are there similarities?
3.Human & Venom: How dead is dead?? (+ lots of exciting anecdotes from personal experience &
cool pictures included!!!)
Do NOT miss this highly exciting and informative talk!!!!
Mr. Michel Dugon is a postgraduate researcher working on giant centipedes ("Scolopendromorpha") for his PhD, under Zoology Chief of
Department Prof. Wallace Arthur, and has over 10 years of field (jungle!) experience working in tracking, describing, trapping & trading of
venomous animals (especially snakes) in South East Asia (Malaysia,Indonesia,Thailand etc.). He has established and managed his own wildlife
park, and has trained & performed as a snake-charmer for a long time in his past! He is regularly asked to give talks on a national and
international level. We are extremely lucky to have him! Please do not miss this incredible opportunity! Looking forward to see you all there!!!+
LIGHT REFRESHMENTS will be provided afterwards, courtesy of Zoosoc !!!! (Cheese & crackers,fruits, biscuit, juices & tea) WHAT MORE
COULD YOU POSSIBLY WANT!!!!!
Trip to FOTA wildlife park and overnight stay » Cork city » 24th October – 25th October 2010 (2 individual events) Meet in
Eyre Square at 7:45am as we will all depart together,please be punctual!!!
Departure from Galway train station at 8:05am with bus eireann (just off Eyre Square, around corner from the tourist office).Arrive Cork city
(Parnell Place) 12:25pm & take train to FOTA from Kent station at 1pm.
Tour in FOTA Park with an exclusive behind the scene view. Lunch in the park and afternoon free time to enjoy the park more closely. Stayover
in the Kinlay house hostel (breakfast provided), you can also enjoy Cork's jazz festival which is on the same week end.On Monday, you can take
the bus back anytime you want from 7:25 AM to 6:25 PM you can choose whichever you want. (There's a bus at 8:25, 9:25,10:25...etc.)
Meeting,Elections & Food » College Bar » 4th October 2010
We will meet up for a secondary AGM to fill outstanding committee positions,chat about what's happening this Semester, & members in
attendance will receive free dinner in the form of pizza!
Committee 2010/2011
Auditor: Sebastian Stock
Secretary: Jessica Larson
2nd Year Representative: Aoife Mahon
PRO: Rosemarie Greene
Treasurer: Cyrielle Penaud
3rd Year rep.: Grainne Greaney
OCM: Niamh Kinnarney
OCM: Barry Smyth
OCM: Jeremy Sterling
Income
Expenditure
€118.28
Bank charge
€8.12
€112.90
Dinner
€105.00
Socs box Till
€1,003.00
Entertainment
€220.00
USC Grant
€1,990.00
Entry fees
€124.00
Total
€3,224.18
Gifts
€185.98
Hoodies
€225.00
€92.58
Prizes
€100.00
Returned Socs Money
€240.00
Society accomm
€616.00
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Income
Expenditure
Society transport
€1,209.00
Expenditure Total
€3,125.68
€0.00
Cash In Hand
€0.00
€98.50
Total
€3,224.18
Other Information
ALIVE Hours
Jessica Larson
Sebastian Stock
Secretary
Auditor
51 hours
260 hours
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Socs Awards 2011
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The awards were held in the Bailey Allen Hall on march 30 . Music provided by Transmitter. Plus performances from the Muiscal
Society, Izaac Burke, Juggling Society and Trad Soc.
Awards to Represent NUI Galway at the Board of Irish College Societies (BICS)
Best Society Award: DramSoc
Most Improved Society: GiGSoc
Best Civic Contribution Award: Draiocht Society
Best Society Event Award: DramSoc, ISDA Festival
Best Fresher Award: Ronan Gallagher, DramSoc
Best Individual Award: Neasa O'Callaghan
Best New Society Award: Comic Book Society
Best Online Presence Award: Comedy Soc
Best Poster Award: Literary and Debating Society
Societies Awards
Best Photo Award: Joe Hyland, Photo Society
Best Small Publication Award: Musical Society (GUMS), for the Wedding Singer Programme
Best Media Publication Award: Art Soc/Comic Book Soc, for Lunatic Fringe
Best Cultural Contribution Award: Anime and Manga Society
Best Departmental Award: Accountancy and Finance Society
Most Soccessful Society: Trad Soc
Other Awards
Muscailt Awards
Innovation Award: Orchestra Society
Best New Society Award: Comic Society
Best Event Award: Juggling Society
Most ALIVE Society: Musical (GUMS) Society
Societies Soccer Tournament Award: Literary and Debating Society
Special Awards
"Above and Beyond the Call of Duty" Award: Johanna Stock
"I Have a Dream" Award: Nollaig O'Scannlain
"Dogged Determination" Award: Sean Burke
"Of Course We Can" Award: Patrick Clancy
"Events Guru" Award: Nora Ni Dhomhnaill
"Helping Hand" Award: Johnny Donoghue
"We Have Made Aras na Mac Leinn Our Home" Award: FanSci
"You Light Up My Life" Award: Seagh MacSiurdain"
“Lifetime Achievement" Award: Joseph Loughnane
" Licenced to Thrill Award": Nothing Specific Society
“Phoenix Award”: Ents and Music Society
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USCG
USCG Student Reps
Societies Chairperson: Tadhg Tynan
Student Reps:
Academic : Sebastian Stock (Zoo Soc)
Social and religious: Stephanie Furlong (Human Rights)
Social & Gaming: Fintan Hegarty (Chess Soc)
Artistic & Performing: Séagh mac Siúrdáin (Dramsoc, Cumann Dramaicohta, Radio Soc)
Debating & Political: Joseph Loughnane(Palestine Solidarity Soc, SWSS, PDS, Philosophy Soc)
Staff Reps:
Fionnuala Gallagher: Arts Office
Lorraine Tansey: Alive
Patrick O'Donohoe: Chaplain
Padraic McNeela: Psychology Department.
Frances McCormack: English Department
Áras na Mac Léinn
Room Usage
Venue
The Cube
The Stage
The Space
Meeting room 1
Meeting Room 2
The View
Large Acoustic
Small Acoustic
Art Room
Total
# Events
615
555
751
639
578
687
865
1246
602
# Hours
3800
3447.5
2746.5
2610.5
2423
3212
3055
2186
1602
6538
25082.5
Society Statistics Comparison
Society Statistics
Number of societies who completed an end of
year report
membership individual students
society total membership numbers
Number of committee members
societies turnover
Charity Fundraising
socsbox turnover
socsbox running cost
Alive participants
Number of Society Events on the calendar
number of events booked in Aras na Mac léinn
2009-2010
92
5731
26622
616
905564
160650
89189.4
89105.75
315
2159
no figures
2010 - 2011
96
7517
31714
737
1160108
158484
153535
71934.61
339
3832
6538
4.35%
31.16%
19.13%
19.64%
28.11%
-1.35%
72.14%
-19.27%
7.62%
77.49%
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Number of hours booked in Aras na Mac léinn
no figures
25082.5
Themed Weeks
211
212
213
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A joint venture launched by the alumni of ‟78-‟80 and the Societies saw six €1000 bursaries awarded at a gala concert. The
societies ran heats and 4 finalists were put through to the final round. 5 were chosed by a panel of judges and the 6 th was audience
choice.
The winners were: Isaac Burke (Solist) , Orna Ni Bhroin & Diarmuid Scahill (Group), Dave Rock (Performance) Aron Hegarty &
Teresa brennan (Joint Performance winners), Finte (Audience Choice) Julie D‟Lima (Volunteering)
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Numerous University Services participated in the The Failte fest Campus Challenge which was designed and
coordinated by the Societies Officer to welcome first year students to the campus.
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Múscailt is organised by the Arts Office and this year the Societies participated with
a variety of events.
Black Hole Paradise -Art Society
Monday / 18:00 / Áras na Mac Léinn foyer / Free / Exhibition all Week
NUI Galway’s Art Society presents an evening of artwork, discussion and the launch of Lunatic Fringe (a
collaboration with ComicBookSoc). Black Hole Paradise is a melting pot of ideas from different students. The idea is
to tackle the juxtaposition of the metaphorical undertones suggested by subject matter. Opening with special
guest. The exhibition continues throughout the week and is open all day.
DanSoc Variety Show
Monday / 19:00 / The Cube, Áras na Mac Léinn / Free
Dansoc will burst into the Bank of Ireland theatre on the first day of the Festival with high energy and impressive
dance routines. The show consists of a mix of street and modern dance by members that take part in the wide
range of classes held throughout the year by the society. Up and running for many years now, Dansoc form an
important part of NUI Galway's performing arts societies. Come and watch them bring it!
NUI Galway Chamber Orchestra Concert
Monday / 20:00 / Aula Maxima Upper / Free
Programme: Mendelssohn's 1st movement of The Italian Symphony and Weber's Clarinet Concerto no.1 in F minor,
with special guest soloist Robert Solyon.
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Comic Chillout Zone
Tuesday / 11:00 / Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn / Free
The Comic Book Society present their debut Comics & Zine Fair. Join us to discover Ireland's comics culture, meet
local and national comics creators, trade comics and stories, with a special guest talk and more. Plenty of tea and
cake available!which takes place on Wednesday.
Comic Chillout Zone 11:00-19:00 Tue & Wed
Juggling Soc Gala Show
Tuesday / 20:00 / Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn / Free
The NUI Galway Juggling Society will be putting on a full gala show, featuring internationally acclaimed
professional jugglers and our own talent within the university. Showcasing modern styles of juggling, as well as
traditional circus styles. An evening full of world class performance, suitable for all ages.
The Wedding Singer
Tuesday / 20:00 / Black Box Theatre / €12/8
NUI Galway Musical Society (GUMS) present The Wedding Singer -A Musical Comedy
Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favourite wedding singer until his fiancée leaves him at the altar. Heartbroken, he is
forced to re-examine the meaning of love and marriage with the help of Julia, a waitress from one of his weddingsinging venues.
A fun show with lovable characters, a hilarious story and a rockin' soundtrack with original songs such as "It's your
Wedding Day", "Somebody Kill Me" and "Someday", to name but a few. You are sure to leave the theatre smiling
after this musical.
Tickets (€12/8) available from
-The Socs Box, Áras na Mac Léinn. Enquiries: 091 -492852 (no phone bookings)
-The Town Hall Theatre, Courthouse Square
Enquiries & Bookings: 091-569777, or online at www.tht.ie
Tuesday-Saturday, 8pm
Malaysian Cultural Day
Thursday / 11:00 / Bailey Allen Hall, Áras na Mac Léinn / Free
The Malaysian Society presents an insight into Malaysia, its people and vast and colourful culture and its
gastronomic adventures. All welcome.
11am-6pm
Choral Soc Do Campus
Thursday / 13:00 / Smokey Joe's, Library, Áras na Mac Léinn Foyer / Free
Choral Soc are bringing the music to YOU! They will be filling various locations around the college with melodious
voices. Look out (or rather listen out) for them at strategic spots
aroThis
Lime Tree Bower
Thursday / 20:00 / Bank of Ireland Theatre / €5/10
Dramasoc presents This Lime Tree Bower by Conor McPherson. Set in a small Irish seaside town, This Lime Tree
Bower is a funny and moving tale of how three inextricably linked lives are turned upside down in a matter of days.
Thursday 1pm & 8pm, Friday 8pm
Tickets (€5/10) from the Socs Box, Áras na Mac Léínnund campus!
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